Ramification

Meaning

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or decision.

Origin / Etymology

Latin ramus (branch) via French ramification (a branching out)

Synonyms

Consequence Repercussion Implication

Antonyms

Cause Origin Source

Example Sentence

"The geopolitical ramifications of disrupting Red Sea shipping lanes extend from inflated freight costs to India's energy security."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 and GS3 answers to introduce second-order and downstream effects of a policy or event.

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