Meaning & use
bifurcation
The division of something into two separate branches, parts, or directions.
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The bifurcation of the river created two smaller channels around the island.
Economists noted a growing bifurcation between wealthy and struggling neighborhoods in the city.
A note on using this word
A formal word used in science, law, and social analysis rather than everyday conversation.
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Words with an opposite meaning
unificationmerger
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