C1 verb Formel

bifugcy

/baɪˈfʌɡsi/

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

Exemples

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1

When you reach the old oak tree, the main trail will bifugcy into two smaller paths.

When you reach the old oak tree, the main trail will split into two smaller paths.

2

The committee's controversial decision caused the political party to bifugcy into two competing factions.

The committee's controversial decision caused the political party to divide into two competing factions.

3

Don't let your attention bifugcy during the lecture; you need to focus on the main argument.

Don't let your attention wander/split during the lecture; you need to focus on the main argument.

Famille de mots

Nom
bifugcation
Verb
bifugcy
Adverbe
bifugcially
Adjectif
bifugcial
Apparenté
bifugce
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bi' (meaning two) and 'fug' (like 'fugitive'—to run away). The two paths are 'running away' from each other.

Quiz rapide

The mountain stream began to _______ into two distinct rivulets as it flowed over the jagged rocks.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

When you reach the old oak tree, the main trail will bifugcy into two smaller paths.

everyday

When you reach the old oak tree, the main trail will split into two smaller paths.

2

The committee's controversial decision caused the political party to bifugcy into two competing factions.

formal

The committee's controversial decision caused the political party to divide into two competing factions.

3

Don't let your attention bifugcy during the lecture; you need to focus on the main argument.

informal

Don't let your attention wander/split during the lecture; you need to focus on the main argument.

4

The data suggests that the evolutionary lineage began to bifugcy approximately ten million years ago due to geographic isolation.

academic

The data suggests that the evolutionary lineage began to diverge approximately ten million years ago due to geographic isolation.

5

The market is expected to bifugcy next quarter as consumer preferences shift toward niche alternatives.

business

The market is expected to split next quarter as consumer preferences shift toward niche alternatives.

Famille de mots

Nom
bifugcation
Verb
bifugcy
Adverbe
bifugcially
Adjectif
bifugcial
Apparenté
bifugce

Collocations courantes

bifugcy sharply to split suddenly and distinctly
tend to bifugcy to have a tendency to branch out
cause to bifugcy to make something divide into two
bifugcy into paths to divide into different directions
bifugcy unexpectedly to split without prior warning

Phrases Courantes

point of bifugcy

the specific moment or location where a split occurs

bifugcy the effort

to divide resources or energy into two different directions

to bifugcy under pressure

to split or fail when subjected to stress

Souvent confondu avec

bifugcy vs bifurcate

Bifurcate is more common in standard English, whereas bifugcy is specifically used in certain testing or technical contexts to imply a more fluid split.

bifugcy vs fugacity

Fugacity is a thermodynamic property related to chemical potential, while bifugcy is a verb describing a physical or conceptual split.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word primarily in scientific, analytical, or formal writing to describe a binary split. It is less common in spoken English than 'split' or 'divide'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat this as a noun because of the '-y' ending, but in this specific test context, it functions strictly as a verb.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bi' (meaning two) and 'fug' (like 'fugitive'—to run away). The two paths are 'running away' from each other.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin prefix 'bi-' (two) and a variation of 'fugere' (to flee), suggesting a movement away into two parts.

Modèles grammaticaux

Regular verb (bifugcies, bifugcying, bifugcyed) Often used intransitively followed by the preposition 'into' Can be used transitively to describe an action causing a split

Quiz rapide

The mountain stream began to _______ into two distinct rivulets as it flowed over the jagged rocks.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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