The philosopher's essay explored the dichotomy between empirical observation and theoretical reasoning in scientific inquiry.
这位哲学家的文章探讨了科学探究中经验观察与理论推理之间的二分对立。
Which choice best defines “dichotomy”?
B — A division into two opposed parts.. “dichotomy” means A division into two opposed parts..
Which word means “A division into two opposed parts.”?
C — dichotomy. “dichotomy” means A division into two opposed parts..
dichotomy — A division into two opposed parts.. In Chinese: 二分；对立.
dichotomy is pronounced //daɪˈkɒtəmi//.
The philosopher's essay explored the dichotomy between empirical observation and theoretical reasoning in scientific inquiry. (这位哲学家的文章探讨了科学探究中经验观察与理论推理之间的二分对立。)
division, split, polarity — all close in meaning to dichotomy (A division into two opposed parts.).
unity, continuum — each the opposite of dichotomy (A division into two opposed parts.).
Yes. dichotomy is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
dicho(二) + tom(切) → 一分为二。