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schism
What does schism mean?
schism (noun): a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use schism in a sentence?
- A schism broke the organization into two rivals. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce schism?
/ˈskɪzəm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does schism come from?
From Middle English scisme, from Old French cisme or scisme, from Ancient Greek σχίσμα (skhísma, “division”), from σχίζω (skhízō, “I split”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to schism
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “schism” mean?
the condition of being uninformed or uneducated; lack of knowledge or information
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a written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject
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a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord
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