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Definitions for: Ramify [v] divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork; "The road forks"
[v] grow and send out branches or branch-like structures; "these plants ramify early and get to be very large"
[v] have or develop complicating consequences; "These actions will ramify"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ram"i*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ramified; p. pr. & vb.
n. Ramifying.] [F. ramifier, LL. ramificare, fr. L. ramus a
branch + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]
To divide into branches or subdivisions; as, to ramify an
art, subject, scheme.
Ram"i*fy, v. i.
1. To shoot, or divide, into branches or subdivisions, as the
stem of a plant.
When they [asparagus plants] . . . begin to ramify.
--Arbuthnot.
2. To be divided or subdivided, as a main subject.
Synonyms: branch, complexify, fork, furcate, separate
See Also: arborise, arborize, bifurcate, branch out, broaden, change, diverge, diversify, grow, trifurcate, twig
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