Definition

The process of splitting into two or more parts, like a fork in a road or a branch in a tree.

Example

The furcation of the river created a beautiful landscape.

Conversation

I was studying biology and came across the term furcation today.

Oh really? What does it mean?

It's about the process of branching, like when a tree splits into two.

That sounds interesting! Nature has so many cool ways of furcation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Furcation → It is formed from "furca" (meaning fork or forked) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "furcation" refers to the act or process of dividing into branches or forks.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fork in the road where paths divide — that's what furcation means, the action of splitting into branches.

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