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dichotomist

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di·​chot·​o·​mist | \ dī-ˈkä-tə-məst How to pronounce dichotomist (audio) also də- \

Definition of dichotomist

: one that dichotomizes

First Known Use of dichotomist

circa 1592, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dichotomist

dichotomy + -ist entry 1

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The first known use of dichotomist was circa 1592

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“Dichotomist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dichotomist. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.

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