Bifurcation (noun)

1. A division or a branching into two separate parts, especially a road or a river.
2. A separation or a divergence into two distinct and separate paths, especially in a process or a system.
3. A point or a decision where a choice must be made between two different options, leading to two separate paths or outcomes.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word bifurcatio, meaning 'a fork', bifurcation refers to a division or a branching into two separate parts.

Examples:

1. The bifurcation of the road offered a choice between the scenic route along the coast and the faster route through the mountains.
2. The bifurcation of the river created a delta with many tributaries, each with its own unique ecosystem and species.
3. The bifurcation of the process resulted in two distinct products, one with a high yield and one with a low yield.
4. The bifurcation of the decision tree showed two possible outcomes, one with a high probability of success and one with a low probability.
5. The bifurcation point marked the moment when the company had to choose between investing in research and development or focusing on marketing and sales.