Here's how it breaks down:
* Furca: A two-pronged tool used for digging or lifting
* Furc-: The root of the word, meaning "fork" or "forked"
Therefore, the root word "furc-" implies something that is forked, divided, or branching.
Examples of words with "furc-":
* Bifurcate: To divide into two branches
* Furcula: The wishbone of a bird (shaped like a fork)
* Furcation: The point where something divides into branches
* Furcate: To divide into branches
Understanding this root can help you understand the meanings of related words and their connection to the concept of division or branching.