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ramifications

ram·i·fi·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ram-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌræm ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ram-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌræm ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of ramifications word

  • noun ramifications the act or process of ramifying. 1
  • noun ramifications a branch: ramifications of a nerve. 1
  • noun ramifications a related or derived subject, problem, etc.; outgrowth; consequence; implication: The new tax law proved to have many ramifications unforeseen by the lawmakers. 1
  • noun ramifications Botany. a structure formed of branches. a configuration of branching parts. 1
  • noun plural ramifications subsidiary consequences, esp ones that cause complications 0

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Origin of ramifications

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Middle French < Medieval Latin rāmificāt(us) (past participle of rāmificāre to ramify) + Middle French -ion -ion

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Parts of speech for Ramifications

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ramifications popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ramifications

noun ramifications

  • contrecoups — Plural form of contrecoup.
  • deflections — Plural form of deflection.
  • divergences — Plural form of divergence.
  • dividers — a person or thing that divides.
  • implications — something implied or suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood: to resent an implication of dishonesty.

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