1. forked; divided into two branches
Usage: formal; technical

1. to divide into two branches; to fork
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The river furcates into two smaller streams near the valley.
• The furcate lightning bolt split the dark sky dramatically.
• Scientists observed how the nerve pathways furcate at specific points.
• The furcate branches of the ancient oak tree provided ample shade.
• The trail furcates here, with one path leading to the lake.
• The furcate design of the sculpture resembled a giant wishbone.