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BIFURCATES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word bifurcates. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word bifurcates. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BIFURCATES

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branches
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

divides
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

forks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food

• the act of branching out or dividing into branches

• the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

• an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs

• the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

verb

• lift with a pitchfork

• place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

• shape like a fork

separates
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

splits
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

Best Hypernyms For BIFURCATES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bifurcates, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
branch diverge fork furcate ramify separate divides separates splits

Alternatives for BRANCHES

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