schism
To split, divideTo split, divide (a group or organization).
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Meaning
1 sensesTo split, divide (a group or organization).
Examples
3 sentencesThe community underwent a schism.
Helen's forum experienced an irreconcilable schism over whether to use one or two oven mitts.
Amid speculation that the party is headed for a schism, participants at the meeting resolved to maintain the party's unity and integrity.
Origin
From Middle English scisme, from Old French cisme or scisme, from Ancient Greek σχίσμα (skFrom Middle English scisme, from Old French cisme or scisme, from Ancient Greek σχίσμα (skhísma, “division”), from σχίζω (skhízō, “I split”). Doublet of schisma. Compare chasm.
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Forms
schisms, schisming, schismed, schismedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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