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Bifurcate: meaning, definitions and examples

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bifurcate

 

[ หˆbaษชfษ™rหŒkeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

split, divide

To bifurcate means to divide into two branches or parts. This term is often used in scientific and mathematical contexts, but can also apply in general use when discussing decisions or pathways. Bifurcation can refer to a physical splitting, such as the bifurcation of a river, or metaphorically, it can describe the division of beliefs or choices.

Synonyms

branch, divide, fork, split.

Examples of usage

  • The river bifurcates into two smaller streams.
  • Our discussion bifurcated into two distinct topics.
  • The company's strategy bifurcated between two main areas of focus.
  • The road bifurcates ahead, leading to the city or to the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "bifurcate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bifurcar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gabeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะดั–ะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bifurkowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๅฒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bifurquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bifurcar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bifurkate etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ู‚ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bifurkace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bifurkovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bifurkacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒฉแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ikiyษ™ bรถlรผnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bifurcar

Etymology

The word 'bifurcate' originates from the Latin term 'bifurcus', which combines 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'furca', meaning 'fork'. The term began to appear in English around the early 19th century, primarily used in scientific terminology to describe branches or forks in nature or diagrams. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass metaphorical splits in discussions, theories, or choices. The adoption of 'bifurcate' in various fields illustrates its versatility in describing any scenario where a single entity divides into two distinct parts. Its usage persists in modern language, particularly in formal, academic, and scientific contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,837, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.