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chasm
[ kaz-uhm ]
noun
- a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge.
- a breach or wide fissure in a wall or other structure.
- a marked interruption of continuity; gap:
a chasm in time.
- a sundering breach in relations, as a divergence of opinions, beliefs, etc., between persons or groups.
chasm
/ ˈkæzəm; ˈkæzməl /
noun
- a deep cleft in the ground; abyss
- a break in continuity; gap
- a wide difference in interests, feelings, etc
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Derived Forms
- chasmal, adjective
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Other Word Forms
- m m adjective
- chasmed adjective
- y adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chasm1
C17: from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma; related to Greek khainein to gape
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Corruption has infected the body politic, leaving a chasm in local leadership desperate for someone to fill.
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This has also contributed to a widening chasm within the PPP.
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She later said that she was "trying to promote the good on both sides" through her videos and "eliminate the chasm between people".
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It was the Belgian's solitary win over Celtic and, whilst it was an impressive performance, there remained a chasm of 11 points in its wake.
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The brutal chasm the hosts still have to bridge was obvious to all, however.
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