1. the quality or state of being divided into two sharply contrasting or mutually exclusive parts or groups
Usage: formal; often used in academic or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The dichotomousness of the political system left little room for moderate voices.
• She struggled with the dichotomousness of her identity, feeling caught between two cultures.
• The dichotomousness of good and evil is a central theme in the novel.
• The researcher examined the dichotomousness of the data, which fell neatly into two categories.
• The dichotomousness of urban and rural life continues to shape policy debates.
• His argument relied on a false dichotomousness that ignored many nuanced positions.