dichotomy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διχοτομία (dikhotomía, “dichotomy”).

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Synonyms

duality

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