bifurcation vs consequence

bifurcation

noun
  • A command that executes one block or other of commands depending on the result of a condition. 

  • The act of bifurcating; branching or dividing in two. 

  • The point where a channel divides when proceeding from seaward. 

  • A place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet. 

  • A division into two branches. 

  • Any place where one thing divides into two. 

  • Either of the forks or other branches resultant from such a division. 

  • The change in the qualitative or topological structure of a given family as described by bifurcation theory. 

consequence

noun
  • That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause. 

  • A proposition collected from the agreement of other previous propositions; any conclusion which results from reason or argument; inference. 

  • Chain of causes and effects; consecution. 

  • Importance with respect to what comes after. 

  • The power to influence or produce an effect. 

  • Importance, value, or influence. 

  • A result of actions, especially if such a result is unwanted or unpleasant. 

verb
  • To threaten or punish (a child, etc.) with specific consequences for misbehaviour. 

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