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dicotomia

[di.ko.to.MI.uh]
nounfemininepl: dicotomias
dichotomy
1. A division or contrast between two things that are seemingly opposed or irreconcilable
There is a dichotomy between what people say and what they do.
Existe uma dicotomia entre o que as pessoas dizem e o que fazem.
2. In logic and philosophy, a division into two contradictory parts or kinds
The dichotomy of good and evil has been debated for centuries.
A dicotomia do bem e do mal tem sido debatida há séculos.
3. In biology, a method of classification involving successive division into two parts
Dichotomous branching in plants creates a Y-shaped pattern.
A ramificação dicotômica em plantas cria um padrão em forma de Y.
Synonyms
dualidadedivisãocontraposiçãocontraste
Antonyms
unidadecontinuidadeharmonização

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dicotomia
Standard usage in academic and philosophical contexts
Portugal
dicotomia
Standard usage; also used in formal and technical discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

dicotomia entre teoria e prática
dicotomia binária
falsa dicotomia
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