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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.
us / ˌræm·ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən / Add to word list. the possible result of a decision or action: Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your life? (Definition of ramification from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of ramification. ramification.
A ramification is an accidental consequence that complicates things. Remember that time you borrowed your father's car without asking? The ramification was that Dad missed an important meeting, his company went under, and he had to sell the car.
us / ˌræm·ə·fɪˈkeɪ·ʃən / Add to word list. the possible result of a decision or action: Have you considered all the ramifications of changing careers at this stage of your life? (Definition of ramification from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of ramification. ramification.
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.
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.
Ramification definition: A development or consequence growing out of and sometimes complicating a problem, plan, or statement.
Definition of ramification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. the ramifications of an act. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
