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false di·choto·my

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  1. false dichotomynoun

    A situation in which two alternative points of views are presented as the only options, whereas others are available.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of false dichotomy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of false dichotomy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of false dichotomy in a Sentence

  1. Gavin Newsom:

    What jerks; still won't mention me despite being one or two in the polls against Elder, they're creating a false dichotomy: that it's either Newsom or Elder. So wrong – there are other options, including me.


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