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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.
2. 2
   Choosing between two antithetical choices, between two distinct alternatives. Classification based upon two opposites. http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/0305-4470/27/14/016
3. 3
   That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dichomatic

Etymology

From dichotomy + -ic.

Related phrases

dichotomic search

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