Synonyms

dichotomize

American

[dahy-kot-uh-mahyz] / daɪˈkɒt əˌmaɪz /

especially British, dichotomise

verb (used with object)

dichotomized, dichotomizing

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

verb (used without object)

dichotomized, dichotomizing

to become divided into two parts; form a dichotomy.

dichotomize British

/ daɪˈkɒtəˌmaɪz /

verb

to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications

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Etymology

Origin of dichotomize

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

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