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ramified

[ˈraməˌfīd]

ramified Definition

  • 1(of a structure) having many branches or offshoots
  • 2divided or spread out into many sections or branches

Using ramified: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ramified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ramified network of blood vessels in the lungs is essential for gas exchange.

  • Example

    The company's operations are highly ramified, with many departments and subsidiaries.

  • Example

    The plot of the novel is ramified, with multiple storylines and characters.

  • Example

    The issue has ramified into a complex legal dispute.

ramified Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ramified

Antonyms for ramified

Phrases with ramified

  • a type of drainage system that consists of many small channels or streams that flow into each other

    Example

    The ramified drainage system in the area is prone to flooding during heavy rains.

  • a hierarchical structure that has many levels and sub-levels

    Example

    The company's ramified hierarchy makes it difficult for decisions to be made quickly.

  • a pattern that has many branches or offshoots

    Example

    The artist created a ramified pattern of leaves and vines on the wall.

Origins of ramified

from Latin 'ramus', meaning 'branch'

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Summary: ramified in Brief

'Ramified' [ˈraməˌfīd] describes a structure that has many branches or offshoots, or is divided into many sections. It can refer to physical structures like blood vessels, organizational structures like company operations, or abstract concepts like plotlines. Examples include 'The ramified network of blood vessels in the lungs' and 'The issue has ramified into a complex legal dispute.'