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Synonyms for «false dichotomy»

"False dichotomy" refers to a situation where only two options are presented as choices, but in reality, there are more alternatives or possibilities that have been excluded or ignored. It mistakenly portrays a situation as a choice between two extreme or opposite options, overlooking any middle ground or other options that may exist. Full definition
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«false»

true wrong untrue incorrect faulty logical negative double mistaken erroneous fake alternative fallacious absolute misleading contradictory ambiguous bad binary different alternate possible real conflicting contrary flawed multiple factual impossible strange contrarian opposite odd hypothetical spurious simple third constant interesting complete great failed misguided distinct dual classic dubious absurd flat

«dichotomy»

dilemma contradiction distinction choice fallacy paradox debate logic reality falsehood argument ambiguity conundrum notion denial scenario irony analogy opposition truth perspective reasoning decision sides possibilities situation opinions way terms nonsense belief conclusions facts thinking hypocrisy comparison viewpoints view statements hypothesis interpretation proposition claims difference option case narrative absurdity theories

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Sentences with «false dichotomy»

  • Aren't you creating false dichotomy between the written Word and the Word Made Flesh? (rachelheldevans.com)
  • People are drawing lines in the sand and creating false dichotomies where there don't really need to be any. (writerunboxed.com)
  • Conclusion: This represents a type of false dichotomy in that it excludes a third option, which is that there is insufficient investigation and therefore insufficient information to prove the proposition satisfactorily to be either true or false (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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