chasm
Meaning
- A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
- A large difference of opinion.
Synonyms
water gap
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkæzəm/
Etymology
From Latin chasma, from Ancient Greek χάσμα (khásma, “abyss, cleft”).
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