noun · Hard SAT word

    Dichotomy

    division; being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

    Dichotomy in a sentence

    The study revealed a clear dichotomy between urban and rural preferences.

    Synonyms for dichotomy

    • division
    • split
    • duality

    Antonyms for dichotomy

    • unity
    • wholeness
    • integration

    Practice dichotomy on real SAT questions

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