ramification — a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- He didn't consider the ramifications of eating spicy food before his first date.
- The ramifications of the company's decision affected thousands of employees.
- Social media posts can have unexpected ramifications years later.
ramification
NOUN[/ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event
While the boy dropped just one tiny pebble, the spreading cracks showed the terrifying ramification on the frozen lake.
RAMI(branch) + FIC(make) + ATION(process) — undergoing a process(ATION) to make(FIC) massive branches(RAMI), the tiny seed caused a city-wide ramification.
Using a fake security qualification to make a tiny system modification, the spy triggered a massive, explosive ramification.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ramificatus,' the past participle of 'ramificare,' meaning 'to branch out.' This comes from 'ramus' (branch) and 'facere' (to make or do).
Breakdown
rami- (branch, from Latin ramus) + -fic- (make/do, from Latin facere) + -ation (noun suffix) = ramification
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He didn't consider the ramifications of eating spicy food before his first date.”
“The ramifications of the company's decision affected thousands of employees.”
“Social media posts can have unexpected ramifications years later.”
“The ramifications of forgetting his wedding anniversary lasted for months.”
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