Word
Definition
n. a very wide and deep gap, like a deep hole in the ground or a large difference between two groups of people.
n. a deep, wide gap or fissure in the earth; by extension, a significant gap or difference between two things or groups.
Examples
“The two groups were separated by a wide chasm.”
“The new law created a chasm between the wealthy and the poor that had not existed in decades.”
“The geological survey revealed a massive chasm hidden beneath the surface, suggesting that the region was once a site of significant tectonic activity.”
Examples
simple
“The two groups were separated by a wide chasm.”
contextual
“The new law created a chasm between the wealthy and the poor that had not existed in decades.”
complex
“The geological survey revealed a massive chasm hidden beneath the surface, suggesting that the region was once a site of significant tectonic activity.”
Real-World Examples
“In the face of this worsening world, what began as a hair’s-breadth difference in the interpretation of their college game widens into a chasm.” “He likened seppuku to the mythological story of the Roman soldier Marcus Curtius, who rode his horse into a chasm to save Rome from destruction.” Etymology
From Latin chasma, from Ancient Greek χάσμα (khásma, “abyss, cleft”). Doublet of chasma. Compare schism.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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