dichotomy 

situation in which two disctinct parts exist, usually opposites

We tend to see things as if everything exists in a dichotomy... good or bad, black or white, on or off.

dichotomy by jbmonday August 25, 2003

dichotomy 

A split into two parts. In biology, used to describe physical splits. In social life, used to describe differing points of view or action.

The dichotomy between what he said in public and what he did at home was only apparent to his closest friends.

dichotomy by Michael Sirois August 27, 2003

dichotomy 

the comparison of two groups that usually appear to contridict each other

The dichotomy between eastern and western cultures..

dichotomy by Three August 26, 2003

dichotomy 

where you compare two things that normally don't go together

That fly ho standing next to that drippin' skank is one hell of a dichotomy.

dichotomy by Phizil August 28, 2003

dichotomy 

a scenerio that is divided into two mutually exclusive or contradictory parts

A couple having sex on their first date is a dichotomy since the man is usually commended for it, yet the woman is labeled a slut more often than not.

dichotomy by giovany August 7, 2006

dichotomy 

1. Division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions.
2. Astronomy. The phase of the moon, Mercury, or Venus when half of the disk is illuminated.
3. Botany. Branching characterized by successive forking into two approximately equal divisions.

“the dichotomy of the one and the many” (Louis Auchincloss)

dichotomy by Robert August 26, 2003

dichotomy 

Used in the phrase when a girl says to a guy while having intercourse and the ship has already been sailed
(dick-out-o'-me)

"Hurry up and get your dichotomy, I have an appointment in like 5 minutes!"

dichotomy by Bob Faggot December 27, 2007