Ramification (Noun)
Meaning 1
A development that complicates a situation; "the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A part of a forked or branching shape; "he broke off one of the branches".
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 3
The act of branching out or dividing into branches.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ramification of the tree's roots made it difficult to dig a hole nearby.
- The company's decision to expand into new markets had several ramification, including increased competition and higher costs.
- The river's ramification into smaller streams and tributaries created a complex network of waterways.
- The artist's use of multiple mediums and techniques led to a ramification of styles and themes in her work.
- The city's transportation system was designed to accommodate the ramification of roads and highways into smaller streets and alleys.
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Meaning 4
An arrangement of branching parts.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.