1. divisions into many parts or branches; multiple subdivisions or classifications
Usage: technical; formal

Examples

• The researcher created polychotomies to organize the complex data into manageable categories.
• The taxonomy showed multiple polychotomies where species branched into several distinct groups.
• Rather than simple binary choices, the survey offered polychotomies with numerous response options.
• The decision tree contained several polychotomies, each splitting into four or more branches.
• Scientists used polychotomies to classify the specimens into various subcategories.
• The philosophical argument presented polychotomies instead of the usual either-or propositions.