Etymology

dichotomy

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Today it means: A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division. Full definition →

Ancient Greek διχοτομία
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromδιχοτομία“dichotomy”
  2. English todaydichotomy

From Ancient Greek διχοτομία (dikhotomía, “dichotomy”).

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