Quadrifurcate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkwɒdɹɪˈfɜːkeɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Quadrifurcate is an adjective meaning Branching fourfold; having four branches.
Meaning
Branching fourfold; having four branches.
More Meanings
- Furcate (fork or divide) into four branches or channels.
Example Sentences
Once within the limits of the post-trochlear space, the tendon of this muscle behaves in a manner common to most birds — that is, it quadrifurcates, and each branch takes a course close up to the joints on their plantar aspects, […]
Word Forms
- quadrifurcates
- quadrifurcating
- quadrifurcated
Synonyms for quadrifurcate
Depending on context, synonyms include quadrifurcated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quadrifurcated, quadrifoliate, quadrifid, quadrifoliolate, quadrifoil, quadrifarious.
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