Is **ramification** formal or informal?

What is the difference between **ramification** and **consequence**?

How do I use **ramification** in a sentence?

Is **ramification** common in academic writing?

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ramification

/ˌræm.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

A result or effect of a decision or action, often complex or far-reaching.

The new rule has many unforeseen **ramifications**.
We discussed the **ramification** for staff.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: Unlike simple consequence or result, ramification stresses intricate, branching effects. It differs from repercussion (often sudden/strong) and implication (more about meaning). Choose ramification when describing layered, spreading outcomes.

In other languages

Spanish: Complicación
Japanese: 影響
Korean: 결과적 영향
Vietnamese: Hệ quả phức tạp
Chinese: 影响，复杂结果

Common phrases

ramification of the policypossible ramificationsramifications include

Synonyms

consequence outcome effect implication repercussion

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