dichotomize

dichotomize Definition

di·choto·mize (dī kät′ə mīz′)

transitive verb -·mized′, -·miz′·ing

to divide or separate into two parts

Etymology: see dichotomy & -ize

intransitive verb

to undergo or exhibit dichotomy

dichotomize Related Forms

di·chot′o·mist (-mist) noun di·chot′o·mi·za′·tion noun

dichotomize Usage Examples

Preposition: into

field: Land has been dichotomized into permanent agricultural fields and forests in which no agriculture is supposed to be practiced.

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