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dichotomy n

Dichotomy means division into two contrasting parts. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of dichotomy

  • division into two contrasting parts

Usage examples of dichotomy

The article presents a dichotomy between privacy and convenience, as if users must choose one or the other.

The rich-poor dichotomy in the city was visible in the contrast between luxury towers and crowded shelters.

The teacher warned that the nature-versus-nurture dichotomy is too simple because both biology and environment matter.

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