How do you pronounce dichotomy?

dichotomy is pronounced as /daɪˈkɒtəmi/.

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dichotomy

⚖️dichotomy

noun

/daɪˈkɒtəmi/

dicey dictate

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Meaning

A division or contrast between two things that are completely different.

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

Example Sentences

There is a clear dichotomy between good and evil.

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.

The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is evident.

Synonyms

division, contrast, split, dualism, duality

Entry 1

division, contrast, split, dualism

Entry 2

division, split

Entry 3

division, contrast, duality

Antonyms

unity, harmony, integration, similarity, agreement

Entry 1

unity, harmony

Entry 2

unity, integration

Entry 3

unity, similarity, agreement

Collocations

false dichotomy, moral dichotomy, sharp dichotomy

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