bifurcated Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb split or divide into two
    bifurcate.
  2. verb divide into two branches
    bifurcate.
    • The road bifurcated
  3. adjective satellite divided into or made up of two parts
    • socially bifurcated populations

WordNet


Bi*fur"cate, Bi*fur"ca*ted adjective (Also<
  • Bifurcate
  • Bifurcated
)
Etymology
Pref. bi- + furcate.
Definitions
  1. Two-pronged; forked.
Bi*fur"cate intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To divide into two branches.

Webster 1913