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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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Derived Forms

  • chasmal, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³¦³ó²¹²õm²¹±ô ³¦³ó²¹²õm¾±³¦ adjective
  • chasmed adjective
  • ³¦³ó²¹²õ³¾î€…y adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chasm1

1590–1600; apocopated variant of chasma < Latin < Greek, equivalent to cha- (root of ³¦³ó²¹Ã­²Ô±ð¾±²Ô to gape; yawn ) + -( a ) sma resultative suffix
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chasm1

C17: from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma; related to Greek khainein to gape
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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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By leading with clarity, values and open dialogue, CEOs can bridge the chasm opened by polarized opinions and steer their organizations through uncertainty.

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