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Vocabulary Entry
bifurcation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The division of something into two branches or parts.
Example Sentences
"The bifurcation of the river created two distinct waterways."
"In mathematics, a bifurcation occurs when a small change can cause a sudden shift in behavior."
"The bifurcation in the road forced us to choose which direction to take."
V
verb
To divide or split into two branches or parts.
Example Sentences
"The road bifurcates at the old oak tree."
"As we discussed the issues, our opinions began to bifurcate."
"The research findings bifurcate the audience into skeptics and supporters."