noun

ramification

Ramification (noun) means 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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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.

An offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation.

An arrangement of branches.

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Etymology

From Middle French ramification, or its source, Medieval Latin rāmificātiō. By surface analysis, ramify + -ication.

Rhymes for ramification

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What is the meaning of ramification?

"ramification" (noun) means 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.

What are the different meanings of ramification?

"ramification" has 3 main meanings: 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.