Forked: meaning, definitions and examples

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forked

 

[ fษ”rkt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

shape description

Forked refers to an object that has a split or divided end, resembling a fork. It can describe physical items, such as branches or paths, that diverge into separate directions.

Synonyms

branched, divided, split

Examples of usage

  • The forked path led to two different valley entrances.
  • She noticed the forked branch in the tree.
  • He used a forked stick to catch fish.
Context #2 | Verb

action description

To fork means to split or divide into two or more branches or parts. It can be used in various contexts, such as in technology, where a developer creates a fork of code to develop it independently.

Synonyms

branch out, divide, split

Examples of usage

  • They decided to fork the repository to add new features.
  • The river forking into two streams was a beautiful sight.
  • The company forked the software to create a new version.

Translations

Translations of the word "forked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dividido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฐเฅเค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gabelig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะฐะปัƒะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozdwojony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๅฒใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fourchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dividido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท forked

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ผ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvฤ›tvenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅ‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvejan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greinรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸaxlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dividido

Etymology

The word 'forked' has its origins in the Old English word 'forca', meaning 'pitchfork' or 'fork'. This term itself is derived from the Latin 'farcire', which means 'to stuff' or 'to force'. Originally, the concept of a fork involved tools that were used for lifting or moving around items, particularly in agricultural contexts. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded, leading to its use in various forms of descriptions, particularly in referring to objects that split or branch out. The evolution of the word reflects its application in both literal and figurative contexts, as seen in modern language usage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,953, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.