word of the day: dichotomy
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owatdʌɪˈkɒtəmi, noun
1. a division or contrast between two things that are, or are represented as being, opposed or entirely different.
"a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism"
synonyms: division, separation, divorce, split, gulf, chasm, difference, contrast, disjunction, polarity, lack of consistency, contradiction, antagonism, conflict, contrariety
2. Botany: repeated branching into two equal parts.
1. a division or contrast between two things that are, or are represented as being, opposed or entirely different.
"a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism"
synonyms: division, separation, divorce, split, gulf, chasm, difference, contrast, disjunction, polarity, lack of consistency, contradiction, antagonism, conflict, contrariety
2. Botany: repeated branching into two equal parts.
