dichotomize

[ dahy-kot-uh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.

1. to divide or separate into two parts, kinds, etc.

verb (used without object)

, di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.

1. to become divided into two parts; form a dichotomy.

dichotomize

/ daɪˈkɒtəˌmaɪz /

verb

1. to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications

Derived Forms

• diˈchotomist, noun
• diˌchotomiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• di·chot·o·mist [dahy-, kot, -, uh, -mist], noun
• di·choto·mistic adjective
• di·choto·mi·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dichotomize¹

1600–10; < Late Latin dichotom ( os ) dichotomous + -ize

Example Sentences

Where action is a consequence of a philosophic system, the system seems to dichotomize into art and religion.

From Project Gutenberg

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