dichotomy
nounHow to pronounce dichotomy:
Definition of dichotomy:
- dichotomy (noun):
- division into two opposed groups or parts
- the process or practice of making such a division
- being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses.
- a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
Synonyms for dichotomy:
contradictionenigmamysteryseparationparadoxdivisionsplitdualityclassificationincongruityAntonyms for dichotomy:
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