furcation

noun

fur·​ca·​tion ˌfər-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce furcation (audio)
1
: something that is branched : fork
2
: the act or process of branching

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin furcation-, furcatio, from furcare to branch, from Latin furca fork

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of furcation was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Furcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/furcation. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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