ripple effect

ripple effect
noun
: a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence

the whole industry would be forced to close down, which would have a ripple effect on other industries — Joe Klein

— compare domino effect herein

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noun, pl ⋯ -fects [count]
: a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen

These kinds of crimes create a ripple effect throughout the city. [=they cause more crimes, problems, etc.]

These costs will have a huge/major ripple effect on the economy. [=the costs will cause important changes in the economy]

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ˈripple effect [ripple effect] noun
a situation in which an event or action has an effect on sth, which then has an effect on sth else

His resignation will have a ripple effect on the whole department.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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