First Known Use: 1606
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dichotomize
verb di·chot·o·mize \-ˌmīz\
di·chot·o·mizeddi·chot·o·miz·ing
Definition of DICHOTOMIZE
transitive verb
: to divide into two parts, classes, or groups
intransitive verb
: to exhibit dichotomy
— di·chot·o·mi·za·tion \-ˌkä-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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Origin of DICHOTOMIZE
Late Latin dichotomos
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