SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
ramification
noun
A consequence or implication of an action, often part of a complex series of effects.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Resulting complication
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Usage distinction
Return to topRamifications are often multiple or indirect consequences. Aftermath names the period or conditions following an event; fallout commonly suggests adverse effects.
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See ramification in use
The board considered every ramification of changing its membership rules.
One ramification of choosing the smaller hall was the need to redesign the visitor route around fewer stalls.
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