dichotomy

/daɪˈkɑtəmi/
noun
  1. A division or contrast between two things that are completely different or opposed.
    • She noticed a dichotomy in his behavior: kind at work but rude at home.
    • The novel explores the dichotomy of good versus evil.
    • There is a clear dichotomy between the rich and the poor in many cities.
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