ramification

• Sustantivo que designa una consecuencia compleja o indeseada de una acción o decisión, a menudo implicando una ramificación o extensión de efectos; también puede referirse a una división o subdivisión derivada de algo principal.

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.

   Rama, consecuencia derivada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaftereffectconsequencecorollaryfalloutimplicationoutgrowthrepercussionresultsequelside effectupshot

2. Branching structureC2formal

   A subdivision or branch of a complex structure or system.

   Rama o subdivisión de una estructura compleja

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

   Sinónimosbifurcationbranchdivergenceforkoffshootsplitsubdivision