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false dichotomy

/ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables
false di-cho-to-my
IPA
/ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/
28
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A branching in which the main axis appears to divide dichotomously at the apex but is in reality suppressed, the growth being continued by lateral branches (as in the dichasium).

noun

A situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options, when others are available.

Etymology

From false + dichotomy.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/
  • British English: /ˌfɔːls daɪˈkɒtəmi/

Inflected Forms

false dichotomies (plural)

Phrases

false equivalence

Frequently Paired Words

false equivalence pseudodichotomous

Synonyms

fallacy of the excluded middle false dilemma

Rhymes With

dichotomy lobotomy phlebotomy trichotomy leucotomy cingulotomy tractotomy apotome cingulumotomy oophorotomy

Questions

How do you pronounce false dichotomy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/.
What does false dichotomy mean?
A branching in which the main axis appears to divide dichotomously at the apex but is in reality suppressed, the growth being continued by lateral branches (as in the dichasium).
Where does false dichotomy come from?
From false + dichotomy.

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