Dichotomy and Riddle

Dichotomy

Dichotomy noun - Someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another.
Usage example: her outfit is a sartorial dichotomy: an elegant gown and ratty old tennis shoes
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Synonyms for Dichotomy

Riddle and dichotomy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Riddle" instead a noun "Dichotomy".

Nearby Words: dichotomized, dichotomize, dichotomic, dichotomizing

Riddle

Riddle noun - Something hard to understand or explain.
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Synonyms for Riddle

Dichotomy and riddle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dichotomy" instead a noun "Riddle".

Nearby Words: riddled, riddling

How words are described

old old dichotomy old riddle
female female dichotomy female riddle
nice nice dichotomy nice riddle
similar similar dichotomy similar riddle
Other adjectives: common, standard, simple, interesting, new, silly, conventional, classic, strange, bizarre.
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