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ramification

/ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The spreading out or branching out of something, especially in a complex or intricate way.


Rhymes
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campanilation , explanation , illustration , procrastination
Variants
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ramification , ramifications
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'ramus' meaning branch, ramification is the process of branching out or the state of being branched out.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ramification' is often used in mathematics to describe the process of creating branches in a mathematical structure.

  2. The term 'ramification' is also used in linguistics to describe the branching of words into different meanings over time.


Related Concepts
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  1. branching: The process of forming branches or extending in a branching manner.

  2. complexity: The state of being intricate or having many interconnected parts.


Culture
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In literature, ramification is often used to describe the complex interconnectedness of events or ideas. In art, it can refer to the intricate branching patterns found in trees or other natural forms.

How to Memorize "ramification"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a tree with many branches extending out from the trunk. Each branch represents a different aspect or consequence of the original idea or event.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'complex' when trying to remember the meaning of ramification.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'ramification is the branching out'


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