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Definition of ripple effect noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ripple effect

noun
 
/ˈrɪpl ɪfekt/
 
/ˈrɪpl ɪfekt/
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  1. a situation in which an event or action has an effect on something, which then has an effect on something else
    • His resignation will have a ripple effect on the whole department.
    compare domino effectTopics Change, cause and effectc2
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