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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
中文释义
二分法,对立
Significado en Español
dicotomía
한국어 뜻
이분법, 대립
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân đôi, sự đối lập
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Example Sentence

There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil in the story.

故事中有一个明确的善恶对立。

Synonyms
division contrast split separation
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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”?

  1. A confluence
  2. B division
  3. C unification
  4. 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

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a sharp ______ between what he says and what he actually does.

  1. A harmony
  2. B agreement
  3. C dichotomy
  4. D unity
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C — dichotomy. “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.

How do you use “dichotomy” in a sentence?

There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil in the story. (故事中有一个明确的善恶对立。)

What are synonyms for “dichotomy”?

division, contrast, split, separation — all close in meaning to dichotomy (n. a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different).

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

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