Word
bifurcated
Divided into two separate branches, parts, or directions.
Meanings
Divided into two branches or directions.
Separated into two distinct parts, groups, or categories.
Definition
Bifurcated describes something that splits into two distinct sections or paths. It is often used for roads, structures, systems, or processes that branch in two directions. The two branches may be equal or different in size or importance.
Examples
- The bifurcated trail led hikers toward either the lake or the summit.
- The company adopted a bifurcated strategy for its two main customer groups.
- A bifurcated pipe carried water into two separate tanks.
- Her bifurcated schedule left mornings for research and afternoons for teaching.
Common mistake
Do not use bifurcated for something divided into many parts; it specifically suggests a split into two main branches or sections.
More adjectives
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