Word Type

Noun

The word "bifurcation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bifurcation theory bifurcational postbifurcation prebifurcation rebifurcation

Derived From

bifurcate

Context

biology computer science geography mathematics nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

branch branching fork forking furcation leg ramification

Type Of (IsA)

branch branching furcation

Related Terms

bifurcate quadfurcation trifurcation

Related Terms

act bifurcate bifurcation theory branch channel divide division family fork one quadfurcation qualitative resultant road seaward topological tributary trifurcation two

Similar Terms

fork

Synonym Network

branched

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