ramify

RAM'IFY, v.t. [L. ramus, a branch, and facio, to make.]

To divide into branches or parts; as, to ramify an art, a subject or scheme.

RAM'IFY, v.i.

1. To shoot into branches, as the stem of a plant.

When the asparagus begins to ramify -

2. To be divided or subdivided; as a main subject or scheme.