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dichotomic.

In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/
  1. In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.

  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. That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English dichotomy Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English dichotomic From dichotomy + -ic.

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