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bifurcation

/ˌbaɪfərˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does bifurcation mean?

noun

A division or splitting into two branches or parts, or a point at which something splits or divides. A sudden or dramatic change in direction or course.

Example

"The river bifurcated into two separate streams as it flowed through the valley."

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