TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

DOMINO EFFECT [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2001-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary
DEF

A cumulative effect produced when one event initiates a succession of similar events ...

OBS

So called from the fact that if a number of dominoes are stood on end one behind the other with a slight intervening space, a slight push on the first one will result in the toppling of all the others ...

OBS

compare RIPPLE EFFECT ...

OBS

See "domino theory".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général
DEF

Suite de répercussions provoquées par un fait initial.

OBS

«En cascade», à la suite et d'une manière très rapide; en série : «connaître de nombreux ennuis en cascade».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vocabulario general
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: