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Ramification

/ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.

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📖 Definitions of "Ramification"

noun

1
A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.
2
An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.
3
An arrangement of branches.

🔄 Synonyms of "Ramification"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
forknoun	Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
complicationnoun	The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
branchingnoun	A process of forming a branch.
forkingnoun	division into forks

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ramification"

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Word	Definition
branchingnoun	A process of forming a branch.
forknoun	Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:
forkingnoun	division into forks
complicationnoun	The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
offshootnoun	Something which develops from something else.
branchnoun	The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
ringnoun	(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
braidingnoun	A braided trimming used as decoration on clothes or curtains.
impactnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
impactsnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
ramnificationnoun	Misspelling of ramification. [(botany, anatomy, also figurative) A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.]
embranchmentnoun	A branching off
outgrowthnoun	Anything that grows out of something else.
outbranchnoun	A branch of a tree, bush, or shrub that extends outward; offshoot.
branchworknoun	Any design or pattern resembling branches.
brancherynoun	A system or entwining of branches, on trees or as an ornament.
arborizationnoun	Any branching, treelike shape or formation.
branchagenoun	branches, vegetation
tree-branchnoun	The branch or limb of a tree; a bough.
subbranchnoun	A branch that is itself an offshoot of a branch of something.