Ramification (noun)

A consequence or result of a decision or action, especially a complex and far-reaching one.

Origin:

From the latin word ramificare, meaning 'to branch out'.

Examples:

  1. The ramifications of the company's bankruptcy will be felt by employees, shareholders, and suppliers alike.
  2. The politician did not consider the ramifications of his statement before making it publicly.
  3. The ramifications of the new law on immigration are still unclear.
  4. The financial ramifications of the pandemic will likely be felt for years to come.
  5. The ramifications of the technological revolution are far-reaching and profound.
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