Bifurcate

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪfərˌkeɪt/

Bifurcate (verb)

  1. To divide into two separate parts or branches.

Examples

  • The river bifurcates into two smaller streams.
  • The road bifurcates at the old oak tree.

Common collocations: bifurcate into paths, bifurcate sharply, bifurcate naturally

Synonyms of Bifurcate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Bifurcate

  • when discussing bringing parts together
  • when discussing combining into one