dichotomisation
/daɪˌkɑtəməˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of dividing something into two completely separate and often opposite groups or parts.
- The dichotomisation of the debate into 'for' or 'against' left no room for more nuanced opinions.
- In biology class, we learned about the dichotomisation of species based on key traits.
- The dichotomisation of the political system into left and right often oversimplifies people's beliefs.