biternate

/ˈbaɪtɜrnɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or be divided into two parts; to be bifurcate

“The stream biternate as it flowed through the valley.”

2. verb

to have or be divided into two distinct branches or parts

“The company biternate its operations into two separate departments.”

3. noun

a division into two parts or branches; bifurcation

“The biternate of the river caused the flooding.”

Synonyms

  • bifurcate
  • fork

Antonyms

  • converge
  • unite