either-or


ei·ther-or

(ē′thər-ôr′, ī′thər-)n. A strictly limited choice or division between only two options.adj. Of or characterized by a choice or division limited strictly between two options: found ourselves in an either-or situation.

either-or

adj presenting an unavoidable need to choose between two alternatives: an either-or situation.

ei′ther-or′



adj. 1. restricted in choice to two options: an either-or situation. n. 2. a choice having only two options. [1925–30]