When & Where: I saw this word while reading an article in Social Education called, "Fault Lines in American Culture: The Case for Civic Debate." The sentence it was used in was, "The healthcare fracture is particularly demanding on individuals, businesses, and governments, creating a bifurcated society of "haves and have-nots" for a vital human need."Definition: As defined by dictionary.com, bifurcate means, "Divide into two branches or forks."
Level of Familiarity: I haven't seen this word used before, but I did understand what it meant. The authors highlighted a divide in the healthcare system between those who have coverage, and those who do not. I knew that "bifurcate" must have something to do with dividing. The prefix of the word led me to believe that it specifically meant to divide into two parts. So, I was able to figure it out after reading the sentence a few times.
Reflective Commentary: Bifuracte is just another way of saying "to divide into two parts." I don't know that it would be useful in a conversation, but it might be helpful to know while writing.
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