noun

ramification

consequence, implication, complication

The decision had serious ramifications.

The decision had serious ramifications.

We considered all the possible ramifications.

We considered all the possible ramifications.

((the)) ramifications ((of sth.)) the consequences of (sth.) The decision had serious ramifications.

Synonyms: consequence, result, implication, effect

From Latin 'ramus' (branch) + 'facere' (to make). It literally means 'to make branches', referring to how consequences branch out from an action.

Think of a tree branch ('ramus') splitting into smaller branches – these are the 'ramifications' of the main trunk.

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