bifurcated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbɪfərkeɪtɪd//
KK: /bɪˈfɜr.keɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Divided into two parts or branches, resembling a fork.
Example
The river bifurcated into two smaller streams.
Conversation
Did you see the map of the hiking trail?
Yeah, I noticed it looked a bit bifurcated at one point.
I wonder which path we should take then.
Let's try the left one; it seems more scenic!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
forked
divided
split
Antonyms
unified
joined
combined
verb
Definition
To divide into two branches or parts.
Example
The river bifurcated into two smaller streams.
Tense Forms
Past: bifurcated
Past Participle: bifurcated
Conversation
Did you see how the river bifurcated near the old bridge?
Yeah, it looks like there are two different paths now.
I wonder where the other branch leads to.
Root Explanation
Bifurcated → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "furcare" (from Latin, meaning to fork). The word "bifurcated" describes something that has split into two branches or parts.
Memory Tip
Think of something that splits into 'two' ('bi-') 'forks' ('furcare') — that's why bifurcated means divided into two.
Visually Confused Words
furcate
biurate
trifurcate
biarcuated