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View synonyms for dichotomize

dichotomize

[ dahy-kot-uh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.
  1. to divide or separate into two parts, kinds, etc.


verb (used without object)

, di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.
  1. to become divided into two parts; form a dichotomy.

dichotomize

/ daɪˈkɒtəˌmaɪz /

verb

  1. to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications


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Derived Forms

  • diˈchotomist, noun
  • diˌchotomiˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • di·chot·o·mist [dahy-, kot, -, uh, -mist], noun
  • di·choto·mistic adjective
  • di·choto·mi·zation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dichotomize1

1600–10; < Late Latin dichotom ( os ) dichotomous + -ize

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Example Sentences

Where action is a consequence of a philosophic system, the system seems to dichotomize into art and religion.

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