ramification

• Conséquence complexe ou indésirable d'une action ou d'une décision, souvent imprévue et impliquant des effets en chaîne ou des branches multiples. Peut aussi désigner une subdivision ou un embranchement, notamment en anatomie ou en botanique.

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.

   conséquence

   • 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.

   Synonymesaftereffectconsequencecorollaryfalloutimplicationoutgrowthrepercussionresultsequelside effectupshot

2. Branching structureC2formal

   A subdivision or branch of a complex structure or system.

   Ramification (structure ramifiée)

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

   Synonymesbifurcationbranchdivergenceforkoffshootsplitsubdivision