FURCATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

Example: The road forks

Synonyms

Ramify, Separate, Branch, Fork, Furcate

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "furcate" comes from Latin furca, which comes from Latin furcātus.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.