dichotomy (n.)

a division into two opposites

Examples

• The dichotomy between theory and practice.

Key rules

• A dichotomy is a division into two opposites
• A dichotomy between + noun
• Dichotomy is countable

Common mistakes

• A dichotomy of theory and practice → A dichotomy between theory and practice
• There is a dichotomy with two opinions → There is a dichotomy between two opinions

Use cases

• Discussing opposites
• Academic writing
• Describing debates