bifurcation

noun

bi·fur·ca·tion ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən

Synonyms of bifurcation next

: the point or area at which something divides into two branches or parts : the point at which bifurcating occurs

Inflammation may occlude the bifurcation of the trachea.

: branch

: the state of being divided into two branches or parts : the act of bifurcating

Examples of bifurcation in a Sentence

a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party

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Add to this a clearer-than-ever bifurcation between first jobs that pay a living wage and appear to have career pathways and jobs that have one or the other or neither. —

Ryan Craig, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 This dynamic is likely to result in a bifurcation in inflationary trends. —

Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 In Asia, the tea leaves are pointing to a very obvious bifurcation. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 7 Oct. 2024 But luxury hotels are seeing higher demand, underscoring the bifurcation between lower- and higher-income consumers. —

Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bifurcation