RAMIFICATION Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word ramification. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RAMIFICATION
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| branch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant • a part of a forked or branching shape • a natural consequence of development • a stream or river connected to a larger one • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
| branching | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of branching out or dividing into branches adjective satellite • having branches • resembling the branches of a tree | ||||||||
| complication | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act or process of complicating • a situation or condition that is complex or confused • any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease • a development that complicates a situation • puzzling complexity | ||||||||
| fork | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food • the act of branching out or dividing into branches • the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches • an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs • the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk verb • lift with a pitchfork • place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork • shape like a fork | ||||||||
| forking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the place where something divides into branches • the act of branching out or dividing into branches | ||||||||
| leg | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle • a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion • one of the supports for a piece of furniture • a part of a forked or branching shape • the limb of an animal used for food • a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg • a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg • (nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack • a section or portion of a journey or course | ||||||||
