bifurcate (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪfərkeɪt/
Definition
Divide into two separate branches or parts.
Examples
The river begins to bifurcate as it approaches the delta, creating two distinct channels.
Evolutionary biologists study how certain species bifurcate into new lineages over millions of years.
The main road will bifurcate just past the bridge, with one lane heading toward the city and the other toward the coast.
How to Use bifurcate
- bifurcate into (prepositional phrase)
- dividing to become two distinct things — "The stream will bifurcate into two smaller creeks."
- bifurcate at (prepositional phrase)
- the location where the division happens — "The path begins to bifurcate at the large stone marker."
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