ramification

UK
/ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

ramificationnoun
ramifications
pl
UK
/ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃən/
conséquenceAu sens de résultat ou effet, souvent complexe ou défavorable.
The new law had many unforeseen ramifications for small businesses.
La nouvelle loi a eu de nombreuses conséquences imprévues pour les petites entreprises.
ramificationAu sens de subdivision, branchement ou extension d’une structure complexe.
The ramification of the company's organizational structure made it difficult to implement changes quickly.
Les ramifications de la structure organisationnelle de l’entreprise ont rendu difficile la mise en œuvre rapide des changements.
Additional translations
retombéeSouvent au pluriel pour parler des effets indirects d’une décision ou d’un événement.
ramificationadjective
UK
/ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun, e.g. "ramification pattern".
ramifiéSens technique : qui présente des ramifications ou un aspect de branchement.
The engineer studied the ramification pattern of the circuit.
L’ingénieur a étudié le schéma ramifié du circuit.

Definitions

ramificationnoun
A consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
The new law had many unforeseen ramifications for small businesses.
A subdivision of a complex structure or process perceived as comparable to a tree's branches.
The ramification of the company's organizational structure made it difficult to implement changes quickly.
The action or process of forming branches; branching, especially in plants or anatomical structures.
Careful pruning stimulates the ramification of the shrub, resulting in a fuller appearance.
ramificationadjective
Attributive use of ramification: relating to or involving branching or the consequences thereof.
The engineer studied the ramification pattern of the circuit.