Synonyms of bifurcation

bifurcation

noun

ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergence
• divergency
• difference
• diversity
• separation
• parting of the ways
• divarication
• disagreement
• disparity
• discrepancy
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• dissimilarity
• dissidence
• distinction
• disparateness
• unlikeness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convergence
• agreement
• accord
• similarity
• likeness

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• split
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• partition
• separation
• schism
• cleavage
• fractionation
• dispersion
• fractionalization
• scission
• dispersal
• distribution
• polarization
• rupture
• disunion
• decomposition
• subdivision
• sundering
• divorce
• segregation
• segmentation
• breach
• severance
• diffusion
• administration
• apportionment
• scattering
• isolation
• dichotomization
• dismemberment
• sequestration
• disassembly
• atomization
• seclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• union
• unification
• association
• connection
• attachment
• assemblage
• linkage
• conjunction
• link
• consolidation
• combination
• fusion
• aggregation
• linkup

Examples of bifurcation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bifurcation of the Indian economy between these two types of businesses—large and capital intensive and small and labor intensive—is reflected more broadly in the lives of Indians themselves. —Rohit Lamba, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2024

The only real downside, though, is the bifurcation between two venues located across town from each other. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024

Popular on Variety The bifurcation of sound and image seems, at times, like the only way to adequately capture the sheer breadth of a story this vast. —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 9 May 2024

And here’s the thing, there is a bit of a bifurcation. —Byalena Botros, Fortune, 9 May 2024