plural dichotomies
Definition of dichotomy
1
: a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
the dichotomy between theory and practice
also
: the process or practice of making such a division
dichotomy of the population into two opposed classes
2
: something with seemingly contradictory qualities
it's a dichotomy, this opulent Ritz-style luxury in a place that fronts on a boat harbor— Jean T. Barrett
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The first known use of dichotomy was in 1610
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