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Define Dichotomy Meaning

Dichotomy
situation in which two disctinct parts exist, usually opposites

We tend to see things as if everything exists in a dichotomy... good or bad, black or white, on or off.
By Sashenka
Dichotomy
A split into two parts. In biology, used to describe physical splits. In social life, used to describe differing points of view or action.

The dichotomy between what he said in public and what he did at home was only apparent to his closest friends.
By Freida
Dichotomy
the comparison of two groups that usually appear to contridict each other

The dichotomy between eastern and western cultures..
By Odilia
Dichotomy
where you compare two things that normally don't go together

That fly ho standing next to that drippin' skank is one hell of a dichotomy.
By Jacinta
Dichotomy
a scenerio that is divided into two mutually exclusive or contradictory parts

A couple having sex on their first date is a dichotomy since the man is usually commended for it, yet the woman is labeled a slut more often than not.
By Fannie
Dichotomy

1. Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions.
2. Astronomy. The phase of the moon, Mercury, or Venus when half of the disk is illuminated.
3. Botany. Branching characterized by successive forking into two approximately equal divisions.

“the dichotomy of the one and the many” (Louis Auchincloss)
By Meaghan
Dichotomy
what you need after having unprotected sex with an extremely slutty girl

so what did he say bro?
the dr. said i need a dichotomy
By Idette
Dichotomy
The cutting off of one's penis while sleeping by an enraged spouse.

The police stated that Mrs. Bobbit performed the dichotomy without a hitch!
By Bellanca
Dichotomy
Used in the phrase when a girl says to a guy while having intercourse and the ship has already been sailed
(dick-out-o'-me)

"Hurry up and get your dichotomy, I have an appointment in like 5 minutes!"
By Gusta
Dichotomy
1. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

2. the study of lesbians

"According to the theory of first generation dichotomy, there must be and alpha on top, and a follower on bottom."
By Cordi