ripple effect
noun
Definition of ripple effect
: a spreading, pervasive, and usually unintentional effect or influence the automotive industry has a ripple effect on many other industries — compare domino effect
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1966
RIPPLE EFFECT Defined for English Language Learners
ripple effect
noun
Definition of ripple effect for English Language Learners
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: a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen
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