Standard Lemma guide

multifurcate

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • US: /mʌltiˈfɝkət/
  • UK: /mʌltiˈfɜːkət/
  • US: /mʌltiˈfɝkeɪt/
  • UK: /mʌltiˈfɜːkeɪt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Multiply divided or forked.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To divide or fork into many channels or branches.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From multi- + furcate.