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.