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How to pronounce “dichotomy”
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Pronunciation guide for dichotomy
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of dichotomy with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Mae Jemison on teaching arts and sciences together 16 minutes
By accepting this dichotomy,
- Definition summary
- A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
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How to pronounce dichotomy
Mae Jemison on teaching arts and sciences together 16 minutes

By accepting this dichotomy,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “dichotomy”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
- Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
- (logic) The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of human into female and male.
- (biology, taxonomy) The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
- (astronomy) A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, for example at the quadratures.
- (botany) Division and subdivision; bifurcation, such as that of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.
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