ripple effect

The continuing impact that one thing or event has on others. She always hoped that the kindness she showed others would have a positive ripple effect through her community. Many people believe that the flapping of a butterfly's wings can cause a ripple effect that impacts weather patterns hundreds of miles away.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Yewande	-	Western African, Yoruba
Menodora	-	Ancient Greek
Aria	AHR-ee-ə	English
Antonia	[æn'təuniə]
Tomas	-	Swedish, Norwegian, Lithuanian
Maisie	['meizi]