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bifurcation

Definitions of bifurcation
  1. noun
    the act of splitting into two branches
    synonyms: ramification
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    ramification
    the act of branching out or dividing into branches
  2. noun
    the place where something divides into branches
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    forme anguleuse
    a shape having one or more sharp angles
  3. noun
    the act of branching out or dividing into branches
    synonyms: ramification
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    ramification
    the act of splitting into two branches
    type of:
    division, scission, séparation
    the act or process of dividing
  4. noun
    the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
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    accouplement, accrochage, cohésion, connexion, jonction, lien, rapport, union
    the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
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