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