verb (used with object), di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.
- to divide or separate into two parts, kinds, etc.
verb (used without object), di·chot·o·mized, di·chot·o·miz·ing.
- to become divided into two parts; form a dichotomy.
verb
- to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications