1. (v. t.) To divide into branches or subdivisions\; as, to ramify an art, subject, scheme.

2. (v. i.) To shoot, or divide, into branches or subdivisions, as the stem of a plant.

3. (v. i.) To be divided or subdivided, as a main subject.

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