dichotomous
adjective
di·chot·o·mous
dī-ˈkä-tə-məs 
also də-
1
: dividing into two parts
2
: relating to, involving, or proceeding from dichotomy
the plant's dichotomous branching
a dichotomous approach
can't be split into dichotomous categories
dichotomously
adverb
dichotomousness
noun
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Lisa Caldwell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Sriram herself also makes for an intriguing screen presence in the lead role that speaks to the dichotomous nature of the film.
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Lisa Caldwell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
To counter this dichotomous thinking, businesses can alleviate customer concerns through transparent privacy programs that build trust between the business, the customer and the tools used.
—Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Sriram herself also makes for an intriguing screen presence in the lead role that speaks to the dichotomous nature of the film.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
By Stephanie McNeal January 3, 2025 The hottest accessory of the holiday season is elusive yet attainable, affordable yet hard to find, and has a name that demonstrates its dichotomous nature.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Dichotomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dichotomous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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dichotomous
adjective
di·chot·o·mous
dī-ˈkät-ə-məs
1
: dividing into two parts or groups
2
: relating to, involving, or resulting from dichotomy
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