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Meaning
Noun
●
In Two:
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.
●
In Logic:
The
division
of a
class
into two
disjoint
subclasses
that are together
comprehensive
, as the
division
of human into
female
and male.
●
In Biology & Taxonomy:
The
division
of a
genus
into two
species
; a
division
into two
subordinate
parts.
●
In Astronomy:
A
phase
of the
moon
when it
appears
half lit
and
half
dark
,
for example
at the quadratures.
●
In Botany:
Division and
subdivision
;
bifurcation
, such as that of a
stem
of a
plant
or a
vein
of the body into two
parts
as it
proceeds
from its
origin
; often successive.
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Distinction
Contradiction
Dilemma
Conflation
Dualism
Dialectic
Paradox
Divide
Fallacy
Equivalence
Paradigm
Narrative
Juxtaposition
Difference
Conflict
Notion
Conundrum
Delineation
Discourse
Equivalency
Contrast
Disparity
Concept
Interplay
Debate
Theory
Clash
Distinctions
Stereotype
Differentiation
Notions
Relationship
Ideology
Conception
Relation
Schism
Disconnect
Gap
Critique
Belief
Argument
Perspective
Disjuncture
Reality
Contradictions
Philosophy
Divergence
Tradition
Continuum
Dynamic
Phenomenon
False Equivalence
Dividing Line
False Dilemma
More
Rhymes
Apotome
Lobotomy
Dichotomy
Trichotomy
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