dichotomic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/
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Etymology
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.
Meanings
- In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.
- 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
- That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most dichotomic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more dichotomic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
ca dicotòmic (in the form of a dichotomy) · es dicotómico (in the form of a dichotomy)