DICHOTOMIZE

dichotomize, dichotomise

(verb) divide into two opposing groups or kinds

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Verb

dichotomize (third-person singular simple present dichotomizes, present participle dichotomizing, simple past and past participle dichotomized)

(transitive) To separate into two parts or classifications.

(intransitive) To be divided into two.

(astronomy) To exhibit as a half disk.

Synonyms

• (to separate into two parts): bisect, halve; see also bisect

Source: Wiktionary

Di*chot"o*mize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dichotomized; p. pr. & vb. n. Dichotomizing.] Etym: [See Dichotomous.]

1. To cut into two parts; to part into two divisions; to divide into pairs; to bisect. [R.] The apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good things into grace and peace. Bp. Hall.

2. (Astron.)

Definition: To exhibit as a half disk. See Dichotomy,

3. "[The moon] was dichotomized." Whewell.

Di*chot"o*mize, v. i.

Definition: To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to become dichotomous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition