Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dicotomia
Noun
/ˌdaɪ.kəˈtoʊ.mi.ə/
Definition
Dicotomia refers to a division into two mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or concepts.
Examples
- The dicotomia between good and evil has been a central theme in literature.
- In science, the dicotomia of plants helps in classifying species.
- Her argument presented a clear dicotomia that simplified the complex issue.
Meaning
In various fields, including philosophy and biology, dicotomia highlights the distinction between two opposing categories.
Synonyms
- Division
- Dichotomy
- Contrast