dichotomist
|di/chot/o/mist|
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/daɪˈkɒtəˌmɪst/
divides into two
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dichotomist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dichotomos,' where 'dicha' meant 'in two' and 'temnein' meant 'to cut.'
Historical Evolution
'dichotomos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'dichotomia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dichotomy,' from which 'dichotomist' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut in two,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who divides into two groups.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who classifies or divides things into two distinct and often contrasting groups.
The philosopher was known as a dichotomist, always seeing the world in black and white.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 04:12