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- [siz-uh m, skiz-]
- /ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz-/
- /ˈskɪz.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [siz-uh m, skiz-]
- /ˈsɪz əm, ˈskɪz-/
Definitions of schism word
- noun schism division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties. 1
- noun schism the parties so formed. 1
- noun schism Ecclesiastical. a formal division within, or separation from, a church or religious body over some doctrinal difference. the state of a sect or body formed by such division. the offense of causing or seeking to cause such a division. 1
- noun schism split, division 1
- noun schism faction 1
- variable noun schism When there is a schism, a group or organization divides into two groups as a result of differences in thinking and beliefs. 0
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Origin of schism
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin (Vulgate) sc(h)isma (stem sc(h)ismat-) < Greek, derivative of schízein to split, with -ma (stem -mat-) noun suffix of result; replacing Middle English (s)cisme, sisme < Middle French < Late Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Schism
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schism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
schism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for schism
noun schism
- agnosticism — Agnosticism is the belief that it is not possible to say definitely whether or not there is a God. Compare atheism.
- antagonization — to make hostile or unfriendly; make an enemy or antagonist of: His speech antagonized many voters.
- bone to pick — (usually with with) An item of disagreement to complain about or resolve.
- breach — If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
- breakaway — A breakaway group is a group of people who have separated from a larger group, for example because of a disagreement.
verb schism
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- go back on — at, to, or toward the rear; backward: to step back.
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