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Bifurcated: meaning, definitions and examples

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bifurcated

 

[ ˈbɪfərˌkeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

split or divided

Bifurcated refers to something that has been split into two branches or parts. It is often used in scientific and technical contexts to describe systems, processes, or structures that diverge into two separate paths. The term can also apply to any scenario where a choice or decision leads to two distinct outcomes. Bifurcation can significantly affect the analysis or understanding of the related phenomena.

Synonyms

branched, divided, split

Examples of usage

  • The bifurcated path led us to two different trails.
  • In biology, a bifurcated structure may indicate evolutionary divergence.
  • The legal ruling created a bifurcated process for the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "bifurcated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bifurcado

🇮🇳 विभाजित

🇩🇪 gespalten

🇮🇩 terbelah

🇺🇦 роздвоєний

🇵🇱 bifurkowany

🇯🇵 二股の

🇫🇷 bifurqué

🇪🇸 bifurcado

🇹🇷 bifurkasyona uğramış

🇰🇷 분기된

🇸🇦 مقسم

🇨🇿 bifurkovaný

🇸🇰 bifurkovaný

🇨🇳 分叉的

🇸🇮 bifurkiran

🇮🇸 gaflaður

🇰🇿 бөлінген

🇬🇪 გახლეჩილი

🇦🇿 bifurqasiya

🇲🇽 bifurcado

Etymology

The term 'bifurcated' comes from the Latin word 'bifurcus', which means 'two-pronged' or 'two-forked'. The prefix 'bi-' means 'two', and 'furca' means 'fork'. The word has been used in English since the late 19th century, primarily in academic and scientific contexts to describe phenomena that split into two distinct parts. The concept of bifurcation appears in various fields, including mathematics, biology, and philosophy, representing the idea that a single process or path can lead to two separate outcomes or structures. In mathematics, bifurcation theory studies how the structure of a system changes when a parameter is varied, showcasing the importance of bifurcated scenarios in both theoretical and practical applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,549, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.