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dichotomize

verb
di·​chot·​o·​mize | \ dī-ˈkä-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce dichotomize (audio) also də-\
dichotomized; dichotomizing

Definition of dichotomize

transitive verb

: to divide into two parts, classes, or groups

intransitive verb

: to exhibit dichotomy

Other Words from dichotomize

dichotomization \ dī-​ˌkä-​tə-​mə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce dichotomization (audio) also  də-​ \ noun

First Known Use of dichotomize

1606, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

History and Etymology for dichotomize

dichotomy + -ize

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