ramification

• Substantiv, das eine komplexe oder unerwünschte Folge oder Konsequenz einer Handlung oder Entscheidung bezeichnet, oft mit der Vorstellung sich verzweigender Auswirkungen.

A noun referring to a complex or unwelcome consequence or result of an action or decision, often implying a branching out of effects.

1. Consequence or resultC1formal

   A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

   Konsequenz

   • The decision had far-reaching ramifications for the company.
   • They didn't consider the legal ramifications of their actions.
   • The economic ramifications of the policy are still being studied.

   Synonymeaftereffectconsequencecorollaryfalloutimplicationoutgrowthrepercussionresultsequelside effectupshot

2. Branching structureC2formal

   A subdivision or branch of a complex structure or system.

   Verzweigung

   • The ramification of the nerve system is intricate.
   • The tree's ramification provided ample shade.
   • The ramification of the river created a delta.

   Synonymebifurcationbranchdivergenceforkoffshootsplitsubdivision