dichotomy — a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈkɑːtəmi/
Example Sentences
- My mom creates a false dichotomy: either study 24/7 or become a failure.
- The dichotomy between online personality and real personality is shocking.
- There's a clear dichotomy between theory and practice in education.
dichotomy
NOUN[/daɪˈkɑːtəmi/]
a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
The philosopher's chart splits everything into a stark dichotomy of light and dark.
The dichotomy between economy and autonomy
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Origin
From Greek 'dichotomia', derived from 'dicha' (in two) and 'tome' (cutting or division). The term was used in philosophy and logic to describe a division into two parts.
Breakdown
di- (two) + -chot- (cutting, from Greek 'temnein' meaning to cut) + -omy (division, from Greek 'tome' meaning cutting) = dichotomy
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📝Examples
“My mom creates a false dichotomy: either study 24/7 or become a failure.”
“The dichotomy between online personality and real personality is shocking.”
“There's a clear dichotomy between theory and practice in education.”
“The dichotomy of wanting to diet while loving fried chicken is my eternal struggle.”
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