BIFURCATE Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word bifurcate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BIFURCATE
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| branch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant • a part of a forked or branching shape • a natural consequence of development • a stream or river connected to a larger one • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
| divide | verbv | |||||||
noun • a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems verb • separate into parts or portions • perform a division • act as a barrier between; stand between • move or break apart • make a division or separation • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
| split | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
| biramous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | ||||||||
| branched | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches • having branches | ||||||||
| forficate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | ||||||||
| fork-like | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | ||||||||
| forked | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches • having two meanings with intent to deceive | ||||||||
| pronged | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having prongs or tines; usually used in combination • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | ||||||||
| prongy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches | ||||||||
