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Raredichotomies
The correct spelling is dichotomies.
How to pronounce dichotomies
noun
Say it like: Dic-hot-omee-s
The correct spelling is dichotomies. A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
- 2.Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
- 3.The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of man into white and not white.
- 4.The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
- 5.A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, as at the quadratures.
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