dichotomic

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

English dichotomy

Proto-Indo-European *-kos

Proto-Indo-European *-ikos

Proto-Italic *-ikos

Latin -icuslbor.

Old French -iquebor.

Middle English -ik

English -ic

English dichotomic

From dichotomy + -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/

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Adjective

dichotomic (comparative more dichotomic, superlative most dichotomic)

1. In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.
2. (computing) Choosing between two antithetical choices, between two distinct alternatives. Classification based upon two opposites. [1]
3. (botany) That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.

Synonyms

• dichomatic

Derived terms

• dichotomic search

Related terms

• dichotomous

Translations

in the form of a dichotomy — see also dichotomous

• Catalan: dicotòmic
• Spanish: dicotómico