ramification
noun
the act or process of ramifying.
ramifications
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pluralof ramification.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Neither of those assertions is grounded in scientific fact, and both have negative ramifications for women and children if they are followed.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
Discovery and the ramifications of the deal for Hollywood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Although Iran is paying a heavy military and economic price, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues to have global ramifications.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Since the study looked at only women, it’s unclear what the ramifications might be for men.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
I was nineteen, maybe twenty, not thinking about any of the ramifications of this.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
