Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dichotomies
noun
/daɪˈkɒtəmi/
Definition
Dichotomies are divisions or contrasts between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Examples
- The dichotomies between good and evil often shape the narratives in literature.
- In philosophy, many arguments are built on false dichotomies that oversimplify complex issues.
- The scientist studied the dichotomies of the ecosystem to understand its balance.
Meaning
The term refers to the classification of concepts into two mutually exclusive categories.
Synonyms
- Contrasts
- Divisions
- Polarities
- Dualities
