
Bifurcate
Visual Imagery
Picture a physical split in objects; it helps grasp 'bifurcate' better.
Imagine a road bifurcating into separate paths for bikes and cars.
Not Always Equal
The branches after bifurcation may not be symmetrical or of the same size.
The river bifurcates, with a major and a minor stream.
Decision Metaphor
Used metaphorically to represent a critical point where decisions diverge.
At this career junction, my path bifurcates into two very different futures. Compare with
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