Definitions for domino effect
domino ef·fect

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1. domino effectnoun

   the consequence of one event setting off a chain of similar events (like a falling domino causing a whole row of upended dominos to fall)

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1. domino effectnoun

   The situation in which one event sets off a chain of additional events.

2. domino effectnoun

   The theory that, if South Vietnam fell to Communism, it would be followed by Cambodia, Laos, and additional South Asian countries.

3. Etymology: An allusion to a row of dominoes in which the fall of one leads to a cascade of falling pieces

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1. domino effect

   The domino effect is a chain reaction that occurs when a small change causes a similar change nearby, which then causes another similar change, and so on in linear sequence. The term is often used metaphorically to describe any situation where an initial event sets off a chain of related and progressive events. It is derived from the phenomenon observed in falling dominos, where one tile's fall triggers the fall of tiles that follow.

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1. Domino Effect

   Domino Effect is the eighth studio album released by the hard rock band Gotthard. The album peaked at #1 on the Swiss charts and was certified as Platinum for exceeding 30,000 sales.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of domino effect in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of domino effect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of domino effect in a Sentence

1. Lee Rowland:

   We are concerned that the above-mentioned bills are incompatible with international human rights law and would unduly restrict the possibility for individuals to freely exercise their rights to freedom of opinion and expression, and peaceful assembly, if adopted, the pending bills could have a domino effect on other states, leading to a general crackdown on protests in the United States.

2. Charleston President Treva Zoll:

   It’s so disheartening. It’s such a domino effect. It’s going to affect so many people in the community. It’s going to effect the officer, the officer’s family ..Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved.

3. Nigel Kushner:

   I believe they will, but it will take time... I believe it will happen over the next six months and then there will be a domino effect.

4. Oleh Sych:

   A possible objective was to bring down some branches (of the Ukrainian energy system) and create a 'domino effect' to collapse the entire system of Ukraine or a significant part.

5. Arielle Cohen:

   Today, I am really proud to say I had an abortion, i'm proud to know that when I spoke out about it publicly for the first time it created a domino effect where other people told me their stories for the first time. I am honored to hold those stories for others.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=domino effect
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Domino_Effect
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=domino effect