dichotomize

Meanings

• Verb

  To divide or separate (things) into two parts or groups, especially to make a distinction between two sides of an issue.

  - "The committee decided to dichotomize the issue into two parts: for and against."
  - "In genetics, a chromosome can be dichotomized into two halves."

• The action or an instance of dividing something into two parts or groups.

  - "The dichotomies in literature often represent opposing forces or ideas."
  - "The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in many stories."

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Synonyms

bisect , halve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dichotomize
chromatize , homogenize , monopolize

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Variants

List of all variants of dichotomize that leads to same result
dichotomization , dichotomizations , dichotomize , dichotomized , dichotomizes , dichotomizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dichotomē' meaning 'a cutting in two'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'dichotomy' comes from the Greek word 'dichotomē', which means 'a cutting in two'?

2. In mathematics, a dichotomous key is a tool used to identify an object or solution by repeatedly dividing the possible options into two groups

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Related Concepts

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1. binary opposition: A dichotomy in which two concepts or ideas are presented as opposites, often with one considered superior or desirable and the other inferior or undesirable.

2. heteroclisis: A figure of speech in which two contrasting ideas are brought together in a single image or metaphor.

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Culture

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Dichotomies have been used extensively in literature, philosophy, and science to explore the nature of reality and the human condition. For example, in literature, the dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in many stories. In philosophy, dichotomies such as mind-body, nature-nurture, and reason-emotion have been the subject of much debate. In science, dichotomies are used to classify and understand complex systems.

How to Memorize "dichotomize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line being drawn down the middle of a table, separating it into two halves. This visualization can help you understand the meaning of 'dichotomize'.
   - Visualize a decision being made to split something into two parts, such as a committee deciding to divide an issue into for and against.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dichotomize' with the idea of separating or dividing into two parts. For example, you might associate it with the image of a Yin-Yang symbol, which represents the balance between two opposing forces.
   - Associate the word 'dichotomize' with the idea of making a decision or taking a stance on an issue. For example, you might associate it with the idea of drawing a line in the sand and choosing one side over the other.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'Divide and Conquer' to remember the meaning of 'dichotomize'. This phrase can help you remember that 'dichotomize' means to divide or separate something into two parts.

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