bifurcation
noun
bi·fur·ca·tion
ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən 
1
a
: 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
Examples of bifurcation in a Sentence
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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Some automakers do that, but I was told the bifurcation of the pack is important to GM because the pack is a structural element of the vehicle.
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
According to Variety, this bifurcation will likely result in the film’s current release date of October 3 being pushed back.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
This dramatic bifurcation exposes the consequences of isolating professional obligations from personal identity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Many rivers have natural bifurcations, where the branch later returns to the main river after some distance, such as a braided river or delta.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025
According to Variety, this bifurcation will likely result in the film’s current release date of October 3 being pushed back.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
This dramatic bifurcation exposes the consequences of isolating professional obligations from personal identity.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Many rivers have natural bifurcations, where the branch later returns to the main river after some distance, such as a braided river or delta.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bifurcation
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“Bifurcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bifurcation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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