bifurcated

adjective

bi·​fur·​cat·​ed ˈbī-(ˌ)fər-ˌkā-təd How to pronounce bifurcated (audio)
bī-ˈfər-
Synonyms of bifurcated
: divided into two branches or parts
This near-earth asteroid appears as a bifurcated structure, consisting of two distinct lobes that seem to be in contact.—Richard P. Binzel et al.
The town is a bifurcated community—two distinct communities in one, really.—Dennis Farney
… the strange bifurcated world of whiteness and blackness in which I was born and reared.—William Styron

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That’s clear from the lobby’s bifurcated color scheme to the rooms themselves. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026 So, venture, in its way, is looking more bifurcated than ever. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 June 2026 The bifurcated state and federal process is supposed to include on-site inspections by an accreditation team. — Jason Henry, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026 If Bila’s bifurcated work types are constitutionally disparate, then the unique lens of their designer’s eye is the throughline. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bifurcated

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bifurcated was in 1853

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