false dichotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A branching in which the main axis appears to divide dichotomously at the apex but is in reality suppressed, the growth being continued by lateral branches (as in the dichasium).
A situation in which two alternative points of view are presented as the only options, when others are available.

/ˌfɔːls daɪˈkɒtəmi/ /fɒls-/ /dɪ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-false dichotomy.wav /ˌfɔls daɪˈkɑtəmi/ /fɑls-/ [-ɾə-]

false dichotomy false dichotomies

From false + dichotomy.

fallacy of the excluded middle false dilemma

false equivalence pseudodichotomous

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