dichotomies

Variant of dichotomy

dichotomy definition

di·choto·my (-mē)

noun pl. dichotomies -·mies

  1. division into two parts, groups, or classes, esp. when these are sharply distinguished or opposed
  2. Astron. the appearance of the moon or of a planet when half of the surface facing the earth is illuminated
  3. Biol. a dividing or branching into two equal parts, esp. when repeated

Etymology: Gr dichotomia: see dicho- & -tomy

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