 ramification |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of branching out or dividing into branches | |
| Synonyms: | fork forking branching | |
| Related terms: | division divarication bifurcation fibrillation trifurcation branch branch | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a part of a forked or branching shape | |
| Synonyms: | branch leg fork | |
| Examples: | "he broke off one of the branches" "they took the south fork" |
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| Related terms: | subfigure bifurcation brachium furcation fork branch | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an arrangement of branching parts | |
| Related terms: | placement branch | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a development that complicates a situation | |
| Synonyms: | complication | |
| Examples: | "the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications" |
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| Related terms: | development complexify | |
| Similar spelling: |
reunification |
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