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false dichotomy
presenting only two options when more exist
In more detail
(noun) a situation in which only two choices are presented when more options actually exist; the logical error of assuming something must be one of two extremes when other possibilities are available
Examples
- Saying you either support the company completely or you hate it is a false dichotomy—there are many middle positions.
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