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ripple effect |
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ripple effect
ripple effectn. A gradually spreading effect or influence: "Those deviations tend to have a ripple effect throughout the economy as a whole" (Tom Clancy).ripple effect n the repercussions of an event or situation experienced far beyond its immediate location rip′ple effect` n. a spreading effect or series of consequences caused by a single action or event. [1965–70]
ripple effect
ripple effectThe continuing impact that one thing or event has on others. She always hoped that the kindness she showed others would have a positive ripple effect through her community. Many people believe that the flapping of a butterfly's wings can cause a ripple effect that impacts weather patterns hundreds of miles away.See also: effect, ripplea ˈripple effect a situation in which an event or action has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else: His resignation will have a ripple effect on the whole department.A ripple is a small wave on the surface of a liquid, especially water in a lake, etc.See also: effect, rippleripple effect
ripple effect Epidemiology See Signal event. |
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