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WORD OF THE DAY
Word/Term: | ramification | Meaning: | A (usually unforeseen) development arising from, and complicating a plan, decision, or judgement. | Age Group: | Advanced | Subject: | Language and Literature | Part of Speech: | Noun | Origin: | This word is modified from Middle English ramifien ('to branch out'), and can be traced to Latin ramus meaning 'branch'. | Usage Example: | Today's paper carried a write-up on the far-reaching ramifications of the court decision on labour laws. | Synonym: | implication, consequence |
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