dichotomy  /daɪ ˈkɑ tə mi/ ? Meaning of "dichotomy"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

Usage(s):

  1. Some economists believe that there is no dichotomy between micro and macro economic schools of thought.
  2. A fashion designer has to be aware of the dichotomy of the philosophies of masculinity and femininity.
  3. Philosophers say that there is only an ostensible dichotomy between happiness and unhappiness as removing unhappiness from one’s life does not necessariily result in happiness.

News

  1. Video: Why Profits Are Strong But Hiring Weak

    Rick explains the dichotomy between record profits and a terrible job market
    on 2010/09/02 Source: US News & World Report

  2. Paulding Commissioners Cut into Property Tax Decrease of Homeowners

    As property values plummet throughout metro Atlanta, nearby Paulding County serves as an example of the dichotomy that exists between many elected officials and their constituents regarding millage rate increases. Contributor: Carolyn Cunningham Published: Aug 30, 2010
    on 2010/09/02 Source: Associated Content

  3. INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Interview: Rob Macarthur of Ioumusic (Part Two)

    Kyle Bylin: Artists too, those of the old and new digital sphere, share in this certain degree of dichotomy in their attitudes toward new technology and their willingness to integrate it into their careers. Why must artists embrace as much chaos as they can stand with new technology and let it transform their role as cultural creators rather than clinging to 20th century notions of what it means ...
    on 2010/09/01 Source: All About Jazz

Quotes

  1. "Unlike larger corporations, SMEs often lack the monetary resources and IT expertise to install and maintain the type of protection needed in the face of today's growing malware threats. The real dichotomy here is that most of these companies think...
    on Oct 16, 2007 By: Peter Watkins Source: SourceWire (press release)

  2. "We just haven't seen wages respond as much as you'd expect to see at this time," said Glenn Maguire, chief economist at Societe Generale in Hong Kong. "Clearly we have a dichotomy between an extremely strong corporate sector and a sluggish...
    on Dec 20, 2006 By: Glenn Source: BusinessWeek

  3. "Todd was telling me that every time they show up in the movie, the audience applauds and is so happy to see them -- especially the people who know the show," Stiller said. "That's the interesting thing -- the dichotomy of the younger and...
    on Mar 3, 2004 By: Ben Stiller Source: NBC5.com

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