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Bifurcation

/ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

(biology) A division into two branches..

Definitions by Sense

(biology) A division into two branches.
(by extension) Any place where one thing divides into two.
The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two.
Either of the forks or other branches resultant from such a division.
(geography) A place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet.
(nautical) The point where a channel divides when proceeding from seaward.
(mathematics) The change in the qualitative or topological structure of a given family as described by bifurcation theory.
(computer science) A command that executes one block or other of commands depending on the result of a condition.

Example Sentences

“Get away from me, freak.” “Actually, my designation is Logic-y. I take issue with the pejorative when I am simply a product of your self-inflicted bifurcation.”

Word Forms

bifurcations

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Use bifurcation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does bifurcation mean?

Bifurcation means (biology) A division into two branches..

What is a synonym for bifurcation?

Common synonyms include branched, branching, forked, forking.

What is the opposite of bifurcation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use bifurcation in a sentence?

“Get away from me, freak.” “Actually, my designation is Logic-y. I take issue with the pejorative when I am simply a product of your self-inflicted bifurcation.”

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Definitions by Sense

(biology) A division into two branches.

(by extension) Any place where one thing divides into two.

The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two.

Either of the forks or other branches resultant from such a division.

(geography) A place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet.

(nautical) The point where a channel divides when proceeding from seaward.

(mathematics) The change in the qualitative or topological structure of a given family as described by bifurcation theory.

(computer science) A command that executes one block or other of commands depending on the result of a condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does bifurcation mean?

Bifurcation means (biology) A division into two branches..

What is a synonym for bifurcation?

Common synonyms include branched, branching, forked, forking.

What is the opposite of bifurcation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use bifurcation in a sentence?

“Get away from me, freak.” “Actually, my designation is Logic-y. I take issue with the pejorative when I am simply a product of your self-inflicted bifurcation.”

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.