Definition of «bifurcation point»

A "bifurcation point" refers to a critical moment or decision point where a situation can go in two separate directions. It is a point where there is a split in a path or outcome, and the choice made at this point will determine the future course of events.

Sentences with «bifurcation point»

Here we propose that increasing variablility within the past million yearsmay indicate that the climate system was approaching a second climate bifurcation point, after which it would transition again to a new stable state characterized by permanent mid-latitude Northern Hemisphere glaciation. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
The issue is understanding when you're at the bifurcation point. (discovermagazine.com)
At the bifurcation point, the system has to be restructured or collapse. (globaleducationmagazine.com)
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