chasm

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈkæz(ə)m/

Noun

chasm (plural chasms)

1. (geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
2. (by extension) A large difference of opinion.

Related terms

• chasma

Translations

• French: chasme, crevasse, fossé, gouffre
• German: Abgrund, Kluft, Spalte
• Italian: voragine, baratro, abisso
• Portuguese: abismo
• Russian: бе́здна
• Spanish: garganta, cañón, barranco, barranca, sima, abismo

Translations

• French: fossé, divergence
• German: Kluft
• Italian: divergenza, divario
• Portuguese: abismo, cisma
• Russian: разногласие
• Spanish: disensión

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