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How do you spell Dichotomy?

Correct spelling

dichotomy

Remember: diCHOtomy cuts in TWO - CH like 'chop' and O like 'two'

Why is dichotomy spelled this way?

From Greek dichotomia, a cutting in two. DICHA (in two) + TEMNEIN (to cut). A dichotomy cuts reality into two parts — division that clarifies by separating.

Common misspellings of dichotomy

dicotomydichtonomydichotamydikotomy

Example

The false dichotomy between work and life balance ignores the complexity of modern careers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dichotomy?+
The correct spelling is "dichotomy". Remember: diCHOtomy cuts in TWO - CH like 'chop' and O like 'two'
Is it dicotomy or dichotomy?+
The correct spelling is "dichotomy", not "dicotomy".

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