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ramification

/ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"The plant's root system had a complex ramification, with many small branches spreading out into the soil. "
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Related Words

Illustration anatomical

anatomical adjective

/æ.nə.ˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/

Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.

"The two species have some anatomical similarities."

Illustration developing

developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration complicates

complicates verb

/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪts/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The extra project assigned by the teacher complicated the already busy schedule. "

Illustration developments

developments noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənts/ /dəˈvɛləpmənts/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration ramifications

ramifications noun

/ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

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.

"The new company policy about working from home has many ramifications, including changes to our communication methods and team meeting schedules. "

Illustration divergence

divergence noun

/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/

The degree to which two or more things diverge.

"An angle is made by the divergence of straight lines."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration implication

implication noun

/ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of implicating.

"The implication of Sarah's late arrival was that she missed the important meeting. "

Illustration structures

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration consequence

consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "