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How to pronounce “dichotomy”

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Pronunciation guide for dichotomy

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dichotomy with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
How Little Experiments Can Lead to Big Successme is the tension and the dichotomy
Definition summary
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

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How to pronounce dichotomy

How Little Experiments Can Lead to Big Success

me is the tension and the dichotomy

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dichotomy”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
  • Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
  • (logic) The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of human into female and male.
  • (biology, taxonomy) The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
  • (astronomy) A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, for example at the quadratures.
  • (botany) Division and subdivision; bifurcation, such as that of a stem of a plant or a vein of the body into two parts as it proceeds from its origin; often successive.

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