bifurcations

noun

plural of bifurcation
1
as in divergences
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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2
as in splits
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 bifurcations Are these all mathematically proper bifurcations? — Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bifurcations
  1. divergences
  2. splits
  3. differences
  4. dissolutions
  5. partitions
  6. divisions
  7. breakups
  8. separations
Noun
  • Following an extended advance, the S & P 500 began testing its rising 50-day moving average as negative RSI divergences developed.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Today, other divergences are equally stark, such as China’s openness to international education and travel, alongside its rapid embrace of technology.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of divergences
Noun
  • The ballot measure has driven at times surprising splits in some California political camps.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In an unexpected twist, Shue and Fiebig entered a relationship of their own following their respective splits.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of splits
Noun
  • Doing so enhances the slight color differences in these rocks, allowing researchers to pick out the different minerals.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • There are, of course, obvious differences between soldiers and agents, for whom a readiness to kill on behalf of the state is generally understood to be a more distant prospect.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of differences
Noun
  • Moms for Liberty’s influence has been on a long decline in its home state as the organization faced a wave of resignations, chapter dissolutions and scandals among Moms for Liberty leadership.
    — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
  • The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.
    — Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Definition of dissolutions
Noun
  • Windows, doors, a bathroom, a kitchenette, partitions, wiring and furniture all connect to the main structure.
    — Rolanas Kutra, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • No two containers touch, shade is integrated throughout, and the partitions between containers have slats in them, to create a passive cooling effect and lower the risk of fires spreading.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of partitions
Noun
  • Warren’s appearance was part of a broader progressive push to reinforce el Sayed’s candidacy after Stevens’s defection threatened to deepen divisions among Michigan Democrats at a critical moment in the Senate contest.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Michigan’s diverse electorate has created a complicated political battleground, with both nominees seeking statewide support while navigating divisions among the state’s large Jewish, Muslim and Black communities.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of divisions
Noun
  • Moore has only 13 tackles and five pass breakups, in large part because teams have thrown away from him.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • However, breakups can be quite the public relations nightmare.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakups
Noun
  • But remarkably few agents followed in Childress’s footsteps; Farris, for example, refused to participate in separations but did not quit, asking his supervisor to assign him elsewhere instead.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under the new grant, Caravel plans to expand its platform to additional enzyme classes for existing customers and work toward pilot deployments in applications including DNA synthesis, carbon capture and rare earth separations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of separations

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“Bifurcations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bifurcations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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