Bifurcation
noun
The act of splitting into two branches.
The bifurcation of the trail confused the hikers.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation of the road
- bifurcation of the river
noun
A point at which something splits into two branches.
The bifurcation in the road led to two totally different destinations.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation in the stream
- bifurcation in the track
noun
A situation in which a system changes into one of two new behaviors, especially abruptly.
In bifurcation theory, a branch of mathematics, scientists study and classify the different kinds of bifurcation the system can exhibit.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation theory
- bifurcation diagram
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Academic
noun
A division of something into two branches or parts.
The bifurcation of the windpipe facilitates respiration.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation of the trachea
- bifurcation of the artery
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Formal
Academic
noun
The act of splitting into two branches.
The bifurcation of the trail confused the hikers.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation of the road
- bifurcation of the river
noun
A point at which something splits into two branches.
The bifurcation in the road led to two totally different destinations.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation in the stream
- bifurcation in the track
noun
A situation in which a system changes into one of two new behaviors, especially abruptly.
In bifurcation theory, a branch of mathematics, scientists study and classify the different kinds of bifurcation the system can exhibit.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation theory
- bifurcation diagram
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A division of something into two branches or parts.
The bifurcation of the windpipe facilitates respiration.
Often appears as...
- bifurcation of the trachea
- bifurcation of the artery
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Separation
Refers to actual pathways dividing, like roads or paths, not abstract ideas.
After the bifurcation, take the left branch to reach the village.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Forking
Use 'bifurcation' when the separation creates a 'Y' shape, not just any division.
The bifurcation at the old oak tree has been a landmark for years.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Separation
Refers to actual pathways dividing, like roads or paths, not abstract ideas.
After the bifurcation, take the left branch to reach the village.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Forking
Use 'bifurcation' when the separation creates a 'Y' shape, not just any division.
The bifurcation at the old oak tree has been a landmark for years.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Separation
Refers to actual pathways dividing, like roads or paths, not abstract ideas.
After the bifurcation, take the left branch to reach the village.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Forking
Use 'bifurcation' when the separation creates a 'Y' shape, not just any division.
The bifurcation at the old oak tree has been a landmark for years.
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The secret to desire in...
But more importantly, for me to begin to understand who are the couples who have an erotic spark, what sustains desire, I had to go back to the original definition of eroticism, the mystical definition, and I went through it through a bifurcation by looking, actually, at trauma,
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The security mirage -...
this already and there's kind of a bifurcation people had to choose between sort of fear and and an acceptance actually fear an indifference that kind of choose suspicion and when the vaccine appeared last winter there are a lot of
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
But more importantly, for me to begin to understand who are the couples who have an erotic spark, what sustains desire, I had to go back to the original definition of eroticism, the mystical definition, and I went through it through a bifurcation by looking, actually, at trauma,
Video examples
The security mirage -...
this already and there's kind of a bifurcation people had to choose between sort of fear and and an acceptance actually fear an indifference that kind of choose suspicion and when the vaccine appeared last winter there are a lot of
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Jhumpa Lahiri
American Author
I find it really liberating to be in a place where I am a foreigner in every way. I've lived with this all my life - this divide, this bifurcation. And in Italy, I don't feel it. There's none of that tension, only the expectation I place on myself to speak the language well. I find it relaxing. Something drops away, and I observe.
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Nicholas Kristof
American Journalist
One of my frustrations is that we in society generally have this bifurcation in how we see the world. That's probably a little less true with business audiences, but in general, there tends to be this view that for-profit companies are greedy, and nonprofits are noble. It's absolutely more complicated than that.
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Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
Indian Politician
My party was the only party that opposed the bifurcation of the state in Parliament, and I was suspended from the House along with the other MP from my party. TDP supported and voted for bifurcation, as did the Congress and BJP. Every party barring mine voted.
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William Irwin Thompson
American Philosopher
One way to find food for thought is to use the fork in the road, the bifurcation that marks the place of emergence in which a new line of development begins to branch off.
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N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
People are disturbed and demoralised after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. It is my responsibility to protect their interests and show them a direction.
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N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
I was never consulted before the bifurcation. Injustice has been done to Andhra Pradesh, which had no revenues.
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N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
The only reason why I tied up with the BJP was that Andhra Pradesh wasn't done justice during the bifurcation.
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Jhumpa Lahiri
American Author
I find it really liberating to be in a place where I am a foreigner in every way. I've lived with this all my life - this divide, this bifurcation. And in Italy, I don't feel it. There's none of that tension, only the expectation I place on myself to speak the language well. I find it relaxing. Something drops away, and I observe.
Quote examples
Nicholas Kristof
American Journalist
One of my frustrations is that we in society generally have this bifurcation in how we see the world. That's probably a little less true with business audiences, but in general, there tends to be this view that for-profit companies are greedy, and nonprofits are noble. It's absolutely more complicated than that.
Quote examples
Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy
Indian Politician
My party was the only party that opposed the bifurcation of the state in Parliament, and I was suspended from the House along with the other MP from my party. TDP supported and voted for bifurcation, as did the Congress and BJP. Every party barring mine voted.
Quote examples
William Irwin Thompson
American Philosopher
One way to find food for thought is to use the fork in the road, the bifurcation that marks the place of emergence in which a new line of development begins to branch off.
Quote examples
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
People are disturbed and demoralised after bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. It is my responsibility to protect their interests and show them a direction.
Quote examples
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
I was never consulted before the bifurcation. Injustice has been done to Andhra Pradesh, which had no revenues.
Quote examples
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Indian Politician
The only reason why I tied up with the BJP was that Andhra Pradesh wasn't done justice during the bifurcation.
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