n. the act of a judge in dividing issues before a trial so that o...

When a non-linear dynamic system develops twice the possible solutions that it had before it passed its critical level. A bifurcation cascade is often called the period doubling route to chaos because [..]

The division of something one time.

the split of a tube or vessel into two branches or channels.

Usually refers to situations in which the issues of liability and damages are separated and tried independently.

1610s, "the point at which something splits in two," noun of action from bifurcate (v.). Meaning "division into two forks" is from 1640s.

Definition Splitting something into two pieces. For example, an investor might wish to run portfolio analysis under different market conditions, such as if an interest rate cut occurs or does not occu [..]

)Also called ridge bifurcation. In biometrics and fingerprint scanning, bifurcation refers to the point in a fingerprint where a ridge divides to form two ridges. See "How Fingerprint Scanner [..]

A change or branching of the qualitative properties of a dynamical system. For example, in the logistic map, the behavior of the system repeatedly bifurcates as the R (growth) parameter increases. The [..]

The separation or branching into two parts, areas, aspects or connected segments, of anatomical systems or functions.

Bifurcation is the act of dividing a trial into two parts for various reasons like convenience, to avoid prejudice, or to expedite and economize. Frequently, civil cases are bifurcated into separate l [..]

(n) a bifurcating branch (one or both of them)(n) the place where something divides into two branches(n) the act of splitting into two branches

Location where a RIVER separates in two or more reaches or branches (the opposite of a CONFLUENCE).

Dividing the issues in a case so that one issue can be decided before the others. E.g., a divorce will often be granted before custody, support and marital property issues are resolved.

The phenomenon whereby a perfectly straight member may either assume a deflected position, deflect then twist out of plane, or may remain in an undeflected configuration.

Location where a river separates in two or more reaches or branches (the opposite of a confluence).

The point where a channel divides when proceeding from seaward. The place where two tributaries meet.

to separate the legal issues in a case. For example, sometimes spouses or domestic partners cannot agree on all the issues in a divorce and it is holding up the divorce itself. The parties may want to [..]

n. the act of a judge in dividing issues before a trial so that one issue will be ruled upon before hearing evidence on the other issue. (See bifurcate)

a pattern in a fingerprint where a single ridge divides to form two ridges.

(biology) A division into two branches. (by extension) Any place where one thing divides into two. The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two. Either of the forks or other branches r [..]

When a non-linear dynamic system develops twice the possible solutions that it had before it passed its critical level. A bifurcation cascade is often called the period doubling route to chaos because [..]