v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dichotomized p. pr. & vb. n. Dichotomizing ] [ See Dichotomous. ] 1. To cut into two parts; to part into two divisions; to divide into pairs; to bisect. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The apostolical benediction dichotomizes all good things into grace and peace. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Astron.) To exhibit as a half disk. See Dichotomy, 3. “[ The moon ] was dichotomized.” Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To separate into two parts; to branch dichotomously; to become dichotomous. [ 1913 Webster ]