| 单词 | dichotomous |
| 释义 | dichotomous (once / 123118 pages) adj If something's dichotomous, it's divided into two distinct parts. It can describe a plant whose leaves pair off in opposing buds or anything — a government, a relationship — that has two divisions that are sharply opposed. The relationship between science and mysticism, or astrology and astronomy, for example, are two examples of a dichotomous relationship: each side has a completely irreconcilable set of basic principles. You might say the same about a father and son who support different baseball teams. Not surprisingly, the word dichotomous comes from the ancient Greek word dikhotomia, meaning "a cutting in half." So be warned and make sure your children grow up supporting the same team as you. WORD FAMILYdichotomous: dichotomously+/dichotomise: dichotomisation/dichotomize: dichotomization, dichotomized, dichotomizes, dichotomizing/dichotomy: dichotomies, dichotomise, dichotomize, dichotomous USAGE EXAMPLES“I’m not sure I can answer it in the way you put it — in a dichotomous yes or no,” Perkins replied. Time(Nov 02, 2016) Swipe left or right, that’s all there is to Reigns, an ingenious, dichotomous Tinder-like, only about ruling a kingdom instead of speed-dating. Time(Oct 31, 2016) Living in those circumstances had a strange dichotomous quality. Wall Street Journal(Sep 19, 2016) adj divided or dividing into two sharply distinguished parts or classifications Syn divided separated into parts or pieces |
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