Dichotomy
/daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Dichotomy
noun
- A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
- Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.
- The division of a class into two disjoint subclasses that are together comprehensive, as the division of man into white and not white.
- The division of a genus into two species; a division into two subordinate parts.
- A phase of the moon when it appears half lit and half dark, as at the quadratures.
Anagrams of Dichotomy
No exact anagrams found for "dichotomy". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
d2
i1
c3
h4
o1
t1
o1
m3
y4
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dichotomy
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Dichotomy"
Dichotomy is a 9-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dichotomy" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dichotomy" is a high-scoring word.