BIFURCATES Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word bifurcates. (close relations)
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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 |