dichotomy
/daɪˈkɒtəmi/
di · chot · o · my
daɪ · ˈkɒt · ə · mi
English Definition
n. a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Significado en Español
dicotomía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân đôi, sự đối lập
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dicho- (two, double) + -tomy (cutting) → cutting into two parts
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “dichotomy”?
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A
confluence
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B
division
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C
unification
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D
similarity
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B — division.
“dichotomy” means n. a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Common questions about “dichotomy”
What does “dichotomy” mean?
dichotomy — n. a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different. In Chinese: 二分法，对立.
How do you pronounce “dichotomy”?
dichotomy is pronounced /daɪˈkɒtəmi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: di · chot · o · my.
Is “dichotomy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dichotomy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dichotomy”?
dicho- (two, double) + -tomy (cutting) → cutting into two parts
