Meaning
relapse, knock-on effect
- a recurrence of an illness after partial recovery
- an indirect consequence or repercussion of an event or policy
In a sentence
Dopo l'influenza ha avuto una ricaduta ed è tornato a letto.
After the flu, he had a relapse and went back to bed.
La chiusura della fabbrica avrà gravi ricadute sull'occupazione locale.
The closure of the factory will have serious knock-on effects on local employment.
Non dobbiamo sottovalutare le possibili ricadute di questa decisione.
We must not underestimate the possible repercussions of this decision.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricaduta | feminine · singular |
| ricadute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In economics and politics, often used in the plural ('ricadute') to mean repercussions or fallout.