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Dichotomous

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Adjective

1. dichotomous

divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications

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Dichotomous

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noun plural -mies
1. 
division into two parts or classifications, esp when they are sharply distinguished or opposed
the dichotomy between eastern and western cultures
2. logic
the division of a class into two mutually exclusive subclasses
the dichotomy of married and single people
3. botany
a simple method of branching by repeated division into two equal parts
4. 
the phase of the moon, Venus, or Mercury when half of the disc is visible

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Dichotomous

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nounWord forms: plural diˈchotomies
1. 
division into two parts, groups, or classes, esp. when these are sharply distinguished or opposed
2.  Astronomy
the appearance of the moon or of a planet when half of the surface facing the earth is illuminated
3.  Biology
a dividing or branching into two equal parts, esp. when repeated

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Dichotomous

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adj.
1. Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications.
2. Characterized by dichotomy.

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