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dichotomization

/daɪˌkɒt.ə.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/daɪˌkɒt.ə.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс разделения чего-либо на две резко контрастирующие или противоположные категории или группы.

A noun referring to the act or process of dividing something into two sharply contrasting or opposing categories or groups.

uncountable

  1. Division into two categoriesC1formal

    The act or process of dividing something into two distinct, often opposing, groups or categories.

    ruДифференциация на две категории

    • The dichotomization of society into rich and poor is a common theme in sociology.
    • The philosopher argued against the strict dichotomization of mind and body.
    • The study focused on the dichotomization of political views into liberal and conservative.

    Synonymsbifurcationbisectiondichotomydivisionpartitioningpolarizationsplit

    Antonymsassimilationintegrationunification

Forms
  • dichotomizations plural form
  • dichotomizations' possessive plural form
  • dichotomization's possessive singular form