Ricaduti

Ricaduti is the plural form of ricaduta, an Italian noun with several related meanings. The basic sense is a fall back or drop; in figurative use it denotes consequences that follow an event, decision, or action, i.e., spillover effects or repercussions.

Etymology: from ricadere, to fall back or to drop again, formed with the prefix re-.

Medical usage: In medicine, ricaduta refers to relapse or recurrence of a disease after an interval of improvement or remission. It is used when symptoms reappear after a period of stabilization.

Social, economic and political usage: In analytical writing, ricadute describe indirect or secondary effects of policies, programs, or crises on society, the economy, the environment, or other sectors. Examples include the ricadute sul mercato del lavoro or le ricadute ambientali di un'iniziativa industriale; the term often emphasizes unintended or diffuse consequences beyond the immediate aim.

Physical and other uses: The word can also describe a literal fall or drop from a height, or the deposition of material after an event, such as ash ricadute following an eruption. In law or administration, ricadute may refer to the normative or fiscal implications of a decision.

Usage notes: Ricaduta is common in formal Italian writing, especially in contexts discussing outcomes, impacts, or clinical relapse. The plural ricadute is used when referring to multiple consequences. Related terms include ripercussione, conseguenza, effetto collaterale, and ricadere (verb).