/ˈkæzəm/, /t͡ʃæzəm/
OriginFrom Latin chasma, from Ancient Greek χάσμα (khásma, “abyss, cleft”). Doublet of chasma. Compare schism.
- A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
“But always and ever there is a yawning chasm below[.]”
- broadlyA large difference of opinion.
“Chelsea may not have regarded themselves as title rivals to City over the whole season but this was a harrowing illustration of the current chasm between the two sides and made for disturbing viewing ”
- A locality and provincial park in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
Formschasms(plural) · chasma(alternative)