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dichotomy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of dichotomy

someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another

her outfit is a sartorial dichotomy: an elegant gown and ratty old tennis shoes

Synonyms of dichotomy

contradiction, incongruity, paradox

Words Related to dichotomy

conundrum, enigma, mystery, mystification, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle

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