ramification
noun
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Definition of ramification
2a
: the act or process of branching
b
: arrangement of branches (as on a plant)
3
: consequence, outgrowth
the ramifications of the decision
Examples of ramification in a Sentence
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This current generation of NFL players is more informed than any one before it about the health risks and long-term ramifications of playing professional football. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Booing Andrew Luck crossed the line," 31 Aug. 2019 Authorities aren't prosecuting nurses and pharmacists who administered and approved the medications, though some faced other ramifications. — NBC News, "Casey Anthony, Aaron Hernandez lawyer hired by Ohio doctor in opioid murder case," 28 Aug. 2019 There’s no dwelling on what happened or the larger ramifications. — Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, "Review: A critical disconnect hamstrings potential of ‘Oninaki’," 23 Aug. 2019 This means that the concerned parties, including the federal government, the government of the Southern State and the Sidama local governments, must come to the table to negotiate the possibilities and ramifications of a new Sidama state. — Yonatan Fessha, Quartz Africa, "Ethiopia is facing mounting tensions as an ethnic minority community demands secession," 31 July 2019 The geopolitical ramifications are still felt today. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, "The Boys, Good Boys, and Our Boys guide: Which one is right for you?," 26 July 2019 While the on-field ramifications pale in comparison to the severity of the allegations, Hill’s absence would have a significant impact on the Chiefs’ offense. — John Clayton, The Denver Post, "As NFL training camps open, here are eight big questions," 17 July 2019 Before Walz appointed him earlier this year, the native of Kerrick, Minn., had served in the state Senate since 2007 — and his appointment as commissioner carried political ramifications. — Ryan Faircloth, Twin Cities, "Minnesota DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey resigns," 15 July 2019 The lawsuit is the latest turn in a saga that has gripped Texas politics for two weeks and one which now may come with serious legal ramifications. — James Barragán, Dallas News, "Texas Democrats sue over secret meeting between House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Empower Texans CEO," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ramification.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for ramification
ramification
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ramification
formal
: something that is the result of an action, decision, etc.
See the full definition for ramification in the English Language Learners Dictionary
ramification
noun
ram·i·fi·ca·tion
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Kids Definition of ramification
: something that is the result of something else
Our committee will study the ramifications of the change.
ramification
noun
ram·i·fi·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of ramification
1
: the act or process of branching
specifically
: the mode of arrangement of branches
2
: a branch or offshoot from a main stock or channel
the ramification of an artery
also
: the resulting branched structure
make visible the whole ramification of the dendrite
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