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ramification

[ ram-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of ramifying.
  2. a branch:

    ramifications of a nerve.

  3. a related or derived subject, problem, etc.; outgrowth; consequence; implication:

    The new tax law proved to have many ramifications unforeseen by the lawmakers.

  4. Botany.
    1. a structure formed of branches.
    2. a configuration of branching parts.


ramification

/ ˌæɪɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or process of ramifying or branching out
  2. an offshoot or subdivision
  3. often plural a subsidiary consequence, esp one that complicates
  4. a structure of branching parts
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ramification1

1670–80; < Middle French < Medieval Latin 峾ھ ( us ) (past participle of 峾ھ to ramify ) + Middle French -ion -ion
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He told Felton he was "more than intelligent enough" to realise the ramifications of his plot would be "far reaching".

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He told Miller to consider the “spiritual ramifications” of his behavior under church doctrines, to repent and make restitution.

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often gets lost in the shuffle are the financial ramifications.

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She believes the loss of the town's main employer will have serious ramifications for Britain's security.

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But the political and cultural ramifications of their messaging, which includes urging young women to accept a "submissive" role in marriage and overt support for the Trump agenda, are impossible to miss.

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