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ripple-effect
/ˈrɪp.əl ɪˌfɛkt/
[/ˈrɪp.əl ɪˌfɛkt/]
spreading effects from one event
Advancednoun
Definition
A ripple effect is the spreading series of consequences caused by a single action. Speakers show how small acts create a ripple effect.
Example
One kind act can create a ripple effect.
One kind act can create a ripple effect.
Etymology
From the image of ripples spreading across water.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the spreading effects of small actions.