furcate

/ˈfɜːrkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to divide or separate into two branches or forks; to branch out

“The stream furcate and flow in different directions.”

2. noun

a point where a river or stream divides into two branches

“The furcate marked the boundary between the two properties.”

3. verb

to divide or separate something into two branches or parts

“The road furcate and led to two different towns.”

Synonyms

  • diverge
  • fork

Antonyms

  • converge
  • merge