Bifurcate (verb) – to divide into two branches or parts

(Pronounced by-fer-kayt)

To remember the definition of the word bifurcate, use the following mnemonic:

My bike was covered in fur, so they decided to confiscate (bifurcate) it and cut it up, dividing it into two.

Examples of bifurcate (verb) in a sentence

It was hit by lightning, causing the telegraph pole to bifurcate.

The streams main channels bifurcate, but all will eventually flow into the sea.

As kids, my brother and I would bifurcate the Halloween sweets between us.