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.