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— bifurcation

/ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural bifurcations [count, noncount]
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bifurcation

noun

bi·​fur·​ca·​tion ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce bifurcation (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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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Word History

Etymology

see bifurcate

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bifurcation was in 1615
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