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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024chasm /ˈkæzəm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Geographya wide, deep crack in the earth's surface.
- a wide split in opinions, etc., esp. one producing a break in relations:to overcome the great chasm between our two nations.
chasmed, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024chasm (kaz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - Geographya 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.
- Greek, equivalent. to cha- (root of chaínein to gape; see yawn) + -(a)sma resultative suffix
- Latin
- apocopated variant of chasma 1590–1600
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