1. the division of something into two branches or parts
2. a place where something divides into two branches

Examples

• The bifurcation of the river created two separate channels.
• At the bifurcation in the road, we took the left path.
• The company’s bifurcation into two divisions improved efficiency.
• Scientists studied the bifurcation of the blood vessel.
• The trail’s bifurcation was marked with a wooden sign.
• The bifurcation of the political party weakened its influence.