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dichotomy

CEFR: C1

A sharp, conceptual division or contrast between two entirely opposed or mutually exclusive things.

Synonyms

polar opposition
division

Common Collocations

false dichotomy
rigid dichotomy
dichotomy between

Example Sentence

Educational philosophers challenge the rigid dichotomy between play-based learning and formal academic instruction.

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