Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bifurcate
Verb
/ˈbaɪ.fɚ.keɪt/
Definition
To divide into two branches or parts.
Examples
- The road will bifurcate after the bridge, leading to two different towns.
- In the meeting, the debate began to bifurcate into two opposing viewpoints.
- The river bifurcates near the edge of the forest, creating two smaller streams.
Meaning
Bifurcate generally refers to the action of splitting something into two distinct parts, commonly seen in pathways or discussions.
Synonyms
- Split
- Divide
- Fork
- Branch
