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- Dictionaryramification/ˌramɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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- 1. a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event: "any change is bound to have legal ramifications"
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uk / ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌræm.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. the possible results of an action: ramification of Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion? SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Outcomes and consequences. adverse effect. adversely affected. aftereffect. aftermath. age. corollary. end result.
1. a. : branch, offshoot. b. : a branched structure. 2. a. : the act or process of branching. b. : arrangement of branches (as on a plant) 3. : consequence, outgrowth. the ramifications of the decision. Examples of ramification in a Sentence.
(Definition of ramification from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) ramification | Intermediate English. noun [ C usually pl ] us / ˌræm·ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən / Add to word list. the possible result of a decision or action:
Ramification is like consequence, but usually unintended and bad. The word is often used in political discussions about laws or government decisions because they might be made locally but could affect people worldwide.
noun. 1. a ramifying or being ramified; specif., the arrangement of branches or offshoots, as on a plant. 2. the result of ramifying. ; specif., a. a branch or offshoot. b. a derived effect, consequence, or result.
noun. the act or process of ramifying or branching out. an offshoot or subdivision. often plural a subsidiary consequence, esp one that complicates. a structure of branching parts.
1. A development or consequence growing out of and sometimes complicating a problem, plan, or statement: the ramifications of a court decision. 2. a. The act or process of branching out or dividing into branches. b. A subordinate part extending from a main body; a branch. c. An arrangement of branches or branching parts.
Definition of ramification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Ramification definition: A development or consequence growing out of and sometimes complicating a problem, plan, or statement.
Definitions of 'ramification' The ramifications of a decision, plan, or event are all its consequences and effects, especially ones that are not obvious at first. More
