adj
Meaning 1
In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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dichotomic
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/daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/
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adj
Meaning 2
Choosing between two antithetical choices, between two distinct alternatives. Classification based upon two opposites. http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/0305-4470/27/14/016
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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adj
Meaning 3
That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.
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Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English dichotomy Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English dichotomic From dichotomy + -ic.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: dicotòmic — in the form of a dichotomy
- Spanish: dicotómico — in the form of a dichotomy