dichotomies
Two-part separations only
Dichotomies is the plural of dichotomy—a division into two distinct parts, especially ones that seem contradictory or mutually exclusive.
Philosophy and rhetoric trade in dichotomies: mind versus body, nature versus nurture, good versus evil.
The old dichotomies between work and play are breaking down.
A false dichotomy presents only two options when more exist.
Consisting of two parts
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- yin and yangOpposing yet interdependent principles
- black-whiteOpposing ends, colorless
- good-evilBasic moral polarity
true-false · either-or · mind-body · public-private · thesis-antithesis · contradictory · mutually exclusive · juxtaposition
Division into two branches
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- splittingDividing into parts
- categorizationArranging into groups
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
demarcation · segmentation · separation · divergence · branching · cleavage · dissection · taxonomy
Of x-y coordinate geometry
- dualismPhilosophy of opposed pairs
- monismSingle-substance metaphysics
- PlatonismPhilosophy emphasizing ideal Forms
- subject-objectCore syntactic functions
metaphysical · epistemological · ontological · dialectic · Hegelian · Kantian · Manichean
binary
Consisting of two parts
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
- yin and yangOpposing yet interdependent principles
- black-whiteOpposing ends, colorless
good-evil · true-false · either-or · mind-body · public-private · thesis-antithesis · contradictory · mutually exclusive · juxtaposition · counterpoint
bifurcation
Division into two branches
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- splittingDividing into parts
- categorizationArranging into groups
classification · demarcation · segmentation · separation · divergence · branching · cleavage · dissection · taxonomy · sorting
Cartesian
Of x-y coordinate geometry
- dualismPhilosophy of opposed pairs
- monismSingle-substance metaphysics
- PlatonismPhilosophy emphasizing ideal Forms
subject-object · metaphysical · epistemological · ontological · dialectic · Hegelian · Kantian · Manichean
wave-particle
Quantum duality concept
urban-rural
Relating to cities and countryside
- traditional-modernHeritage contrasted with current
dichotomiesspectrums
Continuous variation scales
continuums · gradients · continua · scales · gradations
dichotomiesmultiplicities
States of being manifold
pluralities · nuances · complexities · taxonomies · typologies
dichotomiessyntheses
Combinations forming new wholes
unities · integrations · wholes · convergences · harmonies
- false dichotomiesArtificially limited choice sets