Bifurcate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbī-(ˌ)fər-ˌkāt/ bi·fur·cate

Meaning & Definition of Bifurcate

Bifurcate (verb)

  1. to cause to divide into two branches or parts
  2. to divide into two branches or parts

Bifurcate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to undergo division into two parts

    "The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels."

    similar: bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke, break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld, join, link, unify, unite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bifurcate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bifurcate:

bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, break up, decouple, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke, break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, fragment, fragmentate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bifurcate

Words with the opposite meaning of Bifurcate:

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld, join, link, unify, unite

Word Forms of Bifurcate

Inflections: bifurcated, bifurcating

Derived words: bifurcate (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Bifurcate

Medieval Latin bifurcatus, past participle of bifurcare, from Latin bifurcus two-pronged, from bi- + furca fork

First known use: 1615t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bifurcate

Frequently Asked Questions about Bifurcate

What does "Bifurcate" mean?

"Bifurcate" means to cause to divide into two branches or parts. As a verb, it is defined as: to cause to divide into two branches or parts.

What is another word for "Bifurcate"?

Other words for "Bifurcate" include bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve and partition. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bifurcate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bifurcate"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bifurcate". Common alternatives include bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter and segment.

What is the opposite of "Bifurcate"?

Antonyms of "Bifurcate" include assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect and couple.

How do you use "Bifurcate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bifurcate" in a sentence: "The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.".

Is "Bifurcate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bifurcate" is a verb.

Is "Bifurcate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Bifurcate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Bifurcate"?

"Bifurcate" is pronounced /ˈbī-(ˌ)fər-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as bi·fur·cate.