서로 완전히 다르거나 대립하는 두 집단 또는 사물 사이의 분리나 대조.
A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
예문:
"The author explores the dichotomy between nature and nurture in human development."
"Many politicians rely on a false dichotomy to force voters into choosing between two extreme options."
줄기나 뿌리 등이 반복적으로 두 갈래로 갈라져 자라는 방식.
A mode of branching by constant forking, as in some stems or roots.
예문:
"The plant's growth pattern is characterized by a distinct dichotomy of its branches."
"In certain species of algae, the thallus exhibits regular dichotomy."
달이나 행성의 원반 중 절반이 빛나 보이는 위상.
The phase of the moon or an inferior planet in which half its disk appears illuminated.
예문:
"The moon reaches dichotomy when it is at first or last quarter."
"Astronomers observed the dichotomy of Venus during its evening elongation."