How Do You Spell DICHOTOMISE?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪkˈɒtəmˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of "dichotomise" can be a bit confusing for English language learners. The word refers to the act of dividing something into two parts. It is spelled with the letters "d-i-c-h-o-t-o-m-i-s-e." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced /daɪˈkɒtəmaɪz/. The first syllable "di" is pronounced like "die," the "cho" is pronounced like "ko," and "tomise" rhymes with "promise." Though it may seem like a tongue twister, practicing the pronunciation of this word can help with developing English language skills.

DICHOTOMISE Meaning and Definition

1. Dichotomise (or dichotomize) is a verb that refers to the act of dividing or categorizing something into two distinct and opposing parts or categories. Derived from the noun "dichotomy" which represents a division between two contrasting ideas or concepts, the process of dichotomising involves creating a clear separation or distinction between these two opposing elements, often disregarding any grey areas or intermediate possibilities.

   When applied to a particular subject or concept, dichotomising seeks to simplify complex ideas by presenting them in a binary and easily understandable manner. It involves breaking down a complex whole into discrete and mutually exclusive parts, with each part representing an opposite or polarized perspective. This can be done for various purposes such as analysis, classification, or understanding.

   Dichotomise can be commonly observed in various fields, including philosophy, science, sociology, and psychology. For example, in psychology, researchers might dichotomise personality traits into introverted or extroverted, or in sociology, society might be dichotomised into groups of oppressed or privileged individuals.

   Although dichotomisation can be a useful analytical tool, it can also oversimplify complex issues and ignore the existence of nuances or intermediate positions. Critics argue that this binary perspective can limit nuanced understanding and hinder the exploration of alternative viewpoints. Therefore, it is important to approach dichotomising with caution and critical thinking, considering the possibility of a more comprehensive and inclusive perspective.

2. To cut or divide into two parts.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DICHOTOMISE

• sichotomise
• xichotomise
• cichotomise
• fichotomise
• richotomise
• eichotomise
• duchotomise
• djchotomise
• dkchotomise
• dochotomise
• d9chotomise
• d8chotomise
• dixhotomise
• divhotomise
• difhotomise
• didhotomise
• dicgotomise
• dicbotomise
• dicnotomise

Etymology of DICHOTOMISE

The word "dichotomise" is derived from the noun "dichotomy" and the suffix "-ize".

The noun "dichotomy" comes from the Greek word "dichotomia", which means "division in two" or "a splitting into two parts". The Greek term is a combination of "dícha", meaning "in two", and "tomḗ", meaning "a cutting". In ancient Greek philosophy, a dichotomy refers to a division or contrast between two opposing or mutually exclusive concepts or ideas.

The "-ize" suffix is derived from the Greek verb ending "-izo" or "-izein", which is used to form verbs indicating the act or process of doing or making something.

Similar spelling words for DICHOTOMISE

• dichotomize,
• dichotomy,
• dichotomously,
• distomatosis,
• dichotomous.

Conjugate verb Dichotomise

CONDITIONAL

I would dichotomise

you would dichotomise

he/she/it would dichotomise

we would dichotomise

they would dichotomise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dichotomising

you would be dichotomising

he/she/it would be dichotomising

we would be dichotomising

they would be dichotomising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dichotomise

you would have dichotomise

he/she/it would have dichotomise

we would have dichotomise

they would have dichotomise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dichotomising

you would have been dichotomising

he/she/it would have been dichotomising

we would have been dichotomising

they would have been dichotomising

FUTURE

I will dichotomise

you will dichotomise

he/she/it will dichotomise

we will dichotomise

they will dichotomise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dichotomising

you will be dichotomising

he/she/it will be dichotomising

we will be dichotomising

they will be dichotomising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dichotomised

you will have dichotomised

he/she/it will have dichotomised

we will have dichotomised

they will have dichotomised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dichotomising

you will have been dichotomising

he/she/it will have been dichotomising

we will have been dichotomising

they will have been dichotomising

IMPERATIVE

you dichotomise

we let´s dichotomise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dichotomise

PAST

I dichotomised

you dichotomised

he/she/it dichotomised

we dichotomised

they dichotomised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dichotomising

you were dichotomising

he/she/it was dichotomising

we were dichotomising

they were dichotomising

PAST PARTICIPLE

dichotomised

PAST PERFECT

I had dichotomised

you had dichotomised

he/she/it had dichotomised

we had dichotomised

they had dichotomised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dichotomising

you had been dichotomising

he/she/it had been dichotomising

we had been dichotomising

they had been dichotomising

PRESENT

I dichotomise

you dichotomise

he/she/it dichotomises

we dichotomise

they dichotomise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dichotomising

you are dichotomising

he/she/it is dichotomising

we are dichotomising

they are dichotomising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dichotomising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dichotomised

you have dichotomised

he/she/it has dichotomised

we have dichotomised

they have dichotomised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dichotomising

you have been dichotomising

he/she/it has been dichotomising

we have been dichotomising

they have been dichotomising