ramifications — the complex or unwelcome consequences of an action or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the complex or unwelcome consequences of an action or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz/
Example Sentences
- Before posting that controversial tweet, he should have considered the ramifications for his career.
- The ramifications of eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner finally caught up with him during his medical checkup.
- Nobody anticipated the ramifications of the new policy on small businesses.
ramifications
NOUN[/ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz/]
the complex or unwelcome consequences of an action or event
While the boy dropped just one tiny pebble, the spreading cracks showed the terrifying ramifications on the frozen lake.
A tiny seed grew into massive branches, causing city-wide ramifications.
A tiny system modification triggered massive ramifications throughout the building.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ramificare' meaning 'to branch out,' derived from 'ramus' (branch) and 'facere' (to make). The word captures how consequences spread out in multiple directions like tree branches.
Breakdown
rami- (branch) + -fic- (to make/do) + -ation (noun suffix meaning process or result)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Before posting that controversial tweet, he should have considered the ramifications for his career.”
“The ramifications of eating pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner finally caught up with him during his medical checkup.”
“Nobody anticipated the ramifications of the new policy on small businesses.”
“The ramifications of his decision to wear socks with sandals extended far beyond fashion - it affected his dating life too.”
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