Definition of Dichotomy

a difference between two opposite things or ideas

Examples of Dichotomy in a sentence

His dichotomy of heaven and hell became an excellent essay on the contrast between paradise and eternal suffering.  🔊

Nature or nurture is a dichotomy which has long been debated by scholars.  🔊

If we ignore the gender dichotomy between the two candidates, we can easily tell they are both equally qualified for the security position.  🔊

The main highlight of his mural is the visual dichotomy illustrating the difference between the moon and the sun.  🔊

In his play, the writer dramatizes the dichotomy of conflicting emotions felt by a man torn between two women.  🔊

The dichotomy between the church and state revolves around the belief religion should not be introduced in public schools.  🔊

Because the dichotomy between my sister’s crazy actions and her words was so obvious, everyone knew she had started drinking again.  🔊

Even though my parents still loved each other, the dichotomy which existed because of their personal differences ended their marriage.  🔊

The huge dichotomy between the rich and the poor is one factor which separates the country.  🔊

As an expert in literature, I find no dichotomy between the author’s early and late works.  🔊

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