Definition of bifurcation
1a : the point or area at which something divides into two branches or parts : the point at which bifurcating occurs Inflammation may occlude the bifurcation of the trachea.b : branch
2 : the state of being divided into two branches or parts : the act of bifurcating
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a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures
a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party
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But that bifurcation remains within the administration.
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This bifurcation, Senator Cruz reasons, will drive down premiums for those looking for bare bones coverage, solving a problem Republicans have long promised to fix.
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The bifurcation in equity returns mirrors another market quirk that gets more publicity, the divergent paths of bond yields and stocks, which was mentioned last week by Mohamed El-Erian on Bloomberg television.
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If this crisis of the interior is not addressed, the prognosis for California will be ever-growing class and race bifurcation and an ever-rising demand for welfare and other subsidies for those unable to pay for housing.
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Social media platforms have become the chief culprit for this bifurcation, and for sound reason.
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At the same time, a bifurcation in shopping habits toward the highest and lowest ends has been bad for retailers like Macy’s that cater to midrange customers.
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This might result in a bifurcation of the news industry, one small group very serious about getting news right, using a combination of models including sponsorship, membership, philanthropy and high-quality advertising.
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