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

Late Latin dichotomos

First Known Use: 1606

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