dichotomy

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/daɪˈkɒtəmi/
US
/daɪˈkɑːtəmi/

Übersetzungen

dichotomysubstantiv
dichotomies
Pl.
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dichotomieSens général ; en biologie et en botanique, désigne aussi une division en deux branches.
The dichotomy between theory and practice is often discussed.
La dichotomie entre la théorie et la pratique est souvent discutée.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
dichotomieAstronomie : phase où un astre est éclairé à moitié.

Definitionen

dichotomysubstantiv
A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
A branching into two parts, especially in biology or botany.
The plant's growth pattern showed a clear dichotomy, splitting into two distinct branches.
In astronomy, the phase of the Moon or an inferior planet when exactly half of its disk is illuminated as seen from Earth.
Mercury reaches dichotomy roughly a week after its greatest elongation.