bi·fur·cate (b  f r-k t , b-fûr-)v. bi·fur·cat·ed, bi·fur·cat·ing, bi·fur·cates v.tr. To divide into two parts or branches. v.intr. To separate into two parts or branches; fork. adj. (-k t, -k t) Forked or divided into two parts or branches, as the Y-shaped styles of certain flowers. [Medieval Latin bifurc re, bifurct-, to divide, from Latin bifurcus, two-pronged : bi-, two; see bi-1 + furca, fork.]bi fur·cately adv.bi fur·cation n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | bifurcated - divided into or made up of two parts; "socially bifurcated populations" divided - separated into parts or pieces; "opinions are divided" |
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