ramification

noun
UK: /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. A consequence or result, often one that is unwelcome.

    1. The ramification of that action was very bad.
    2. He did not consider the ramifications of his decision to quit his job so suddenly.

  2. A complex or unwelcome result that follows from an action or decision.

    1. This decision has many ramifications.
    2. We must consider all possible ramifications before making a final choice about the investment.

  3. The act of branching out or spreading; a development or consequence growing from and sometimes complicating a problem or plan.

    1. The ramification of the disease were not clear.
    2. The legal ramifications of the contract are still being investigated by the lawyers.

Synonyms

result implication aftermath development consequence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ramification" in English means: A consequence or result, often one that is unwelcome., A complex or unwelcome result that follows from an action or decision., The act of branching out or spreading; a development or consequence growing from and sometimes complicating a problem or plan..

The phonetic transcription of "ramification" is /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ramification": result, implication, aftermath, development, consequence.

Example usage of "ramification": "The ramification of that action was very bad.". More examples on the page.