Associations to the word «Dichotomy»

Wiktionary

DICHOTOMY, noun. A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
DICHOTOMY, noun. Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
DICHOTOMY, noun. (logic) The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of man into white and not white.
DICHOTOMY, noun. (biology) (taxonomy) The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
DICHOTOMY, noun. (astronomy) A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, as at the quadratures.
DICHOTOMY, noun. (biology) Successive division and subdivision; successive bifurcation, as of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin.
DICHOTOMY, noun. (biology) A fork (bifurcation) in a stem or vein.

Dictionary definition

DICHOTOMY, noun. Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses; "the dichotomy between eastern and western culture".

Wise words

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