BIFURCATION Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

bifurcation

noun

ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən

Definition of bifurcation

as in divergence

a movement in different directions away from a common point a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures

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as in split

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party

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Recent Examples of bifurcation The option of professional golfers playing a different ball from the casual golfer (bifurcation is the technical term) is back on the table, among other possibilities. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Competition and bifurcation Still, Anjala and Wouters cautioned that the rebound isn't necessarily broad-based. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 June 2026 Beijing’s decision reinforces the bifurcation of global technology development as US-China tension heats up, and underscores the increasingly challenging environment for cross-border investments in critical sectors such as AI and semiconductors. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2026 People will endure a lot of indignity to avoid being left behind without VC money when the great bifurcation takes place. — Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bifurcation

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Noun

The divergence has traders worried that, if the few stocks driving the gains start to falter, the broader market will be in trouble.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
The study found a similar divergence in opinions among working-class Latino voters.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of divergence

Noun

Amy Schumer and her estranged husband, Chris Fischer, have reached a divorce agreement nearly one year after announcing their split, according to reports.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
The pair didn’t officially file for divorce until two years later in 2017, and finalized their split the following year.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of split

Noun

Standard assays for measuring plastic breakdown are exceptionally slow because solid PET plastic resists dissolution, stretching testing timelines across several days.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Although the establishment of the broad pro-democracy bloc that set aside other disagreements was a necessary response to a political crisis, its eventual dissolution will also probably be a sign of civic health.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissolution

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One season before being tackled by That Guy, Hernández was That Guy, hitting a second-inning home run to set the tone for a Game 5 victory in the 2024 division series against the San Diego Padres.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Jake Burger also went deep for the Rangers (80-81), who moved a half-game ahead of Houston atop the division standings — with the Astros scheduled to play later at the Athletics.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of division

Noun

Dakota Johnson and Colin Ferrell amping up the tension, which ultimately has reverberations that go beyond just a bad breakup.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
UConn was a full member of the AAC from 2013-19, after the breakup of the original Big East, then in 2020 rejoined the new Big East most sports and became an FBS independent in football.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of breakup

Noun

Upon decampment, the drowsy drinker is met with one final chance to imbibe, at the outside window, its sliding partition reminiscent of a Mister Softee’s.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
At the center lies a luxurious panoramic salon with 360-degree views and a sliding glass partition that opens to the expansive aft cockpit.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of partition

Noun

But the separation that set Brown’s company on a path to today’s $75 billion valuation nearly didn’t happen.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Touring successfully is a goal for nearly every working artist, but the separation that goes with it makes that interplay between the people and the pocketbook even more pronounced.

— Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of separation

Noun

The book follows this story for the critical eight years between 1527 and 1535, which led to the enduring schism that created the Church of England.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
But schisms and heel digging are probably inevitable in such uncertain fields, Catling says.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

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