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chasm

[kaz-uhm]

noun

  1. a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge.

  2. a breach or wide fissure in a wall or other structure.

  3. a marked interruption of continuity; gap.

    a chasm in time.

  4. a sundering breach in relations, as a divergence of opinions, beliefs, etc., between persons or groups.



chasm

/ ˈkæzəm, ˈkæzməl /

noun

  1. a deep cleft in the ground; abyss

  2. a break in continuity; gap

  3. a wide difference in interests, feelings, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • chasmal adjective
  • chasmic adjective
  • chasmed adjective
  • chasmy adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of chasm1

1590–1600; apocopated variant of chasma < Latin < Greek, equivalent to cha- (root of íԱ𾱲 to gape; yawn ) + -( a ) sma resultative suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of chasm1

C17: from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma; related to Greek khainein to gape
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