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单词 bifurcation
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bifurcation

noun

bi·​fur·​ca·​tion ˌbī-(ˌ)fər-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce bifurcation (audio)
1
a
: 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.
b
: branch
2
: the state of being divided into two branches or parts : the act of bifurcating

Synonyms

  • divarication
  • divergence
  • divergency
  • separation
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Example Sentences

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
Recent Examples on the Web Clifford is in the know, drawn to the bifurcation—Lil Murda, the industry finesser, and LaMarcus, the fragile dreamer. Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022 There seems to be a bifurcation happening in stocks that actually doesn’t hurt any particular sector. Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2021 The end result would be equipment bifurcation, with recreational players using different clubs than the pros use. Dave Shedloski, WSJ, 16 June 2022 As the economic bifurcation in the U.S. continues unabated, retailing is reacting and adjusting. Sanford Stein, Forbes, 2 May 2022 The resulting market bifurcation would then motivate more independent entrepreneurs to launch unique models like Auto Spa Bistro to compete. Mike Jordan, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2022 Last week, the mother of four, who filed for divorce in February 2021, gained a victory in her divorce proceedings when a judge granted her request to be legally single during a bifurcation hearing last Tuesday. Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 Kardashian, represented in person by lawyer Laura Wasser, appeared at a bifurcation hearing via videoconference. Diana Dasrath, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2022 The judge's move, known as bifurcation, allows a person amid a complicated divorce to become legally single while issues of child custody and property are worked out. Andrew Dalton, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see bifurcate

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

bifurcation

noun

1
as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point a thoughtful book about the nation's bifurcation into two distinct and antagonistic cultures

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • divergence
  • divergency
  • difference
  • diversity
  • separation
  • divarication
  • disagreement
  • disparity
  • discrepancy
  • dissimilarity
  • distinctiveness
  • distinctness
  • parting of the ways
  • dissidence
  • unlikeness
  • disparateness
  • distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • convergence
  • agreement
  • similarity
  • accord
  • likeness
2
as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces a divisive issue that caused the bifurcation of the political party

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • split
  • dissolution
  • division
  • breakup
  • separation
  • partition
  • schism
  • fractionalization
  • polarization
  • scission
  • dispersion
  • rupture
  • cleavage
  • distribution
  • fractionation
  • dispersal
  • disunion
  • decomposition
  • subdivision
  • sundering
  • segregation
  • divorce
  • segmentation
  • dichotomization
  • diffusion
  • breach
  • administration
  • dismemberment
  • apportionment
  • severance
  • sequestration
  • isolation
  • scattering
  • atomization
  • disassembly
  • seclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • union
  • unification
  • association
  • connection
  • attachment
  • assemblage
  • consolidation
  • linkage
  • fusion
  • aggregation
  • combination
  • conjunction
  • link
  • linkup
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