false dichotomy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of false dichotomy
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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This presents a false dichotomy.
Lucy Dacus, “Forever Is a Feeling” Sensual or cerebral is a false dichotomy.
From Los Angeles Times
Second, false dichotomy is actively employed.
From Slate
Perhaps if he spent more time studying and less time bashing students, he would know that this is what logicians call a false dichotomy.
From Salon
But this approach creates a false dichotomy between “big” and “small” business that misunderstands the way the startup ecosystem works.
From Los Angeles Times
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