chasm

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a deep opening in the earth's surface

Etymology

From Latin chasma, from Ancient Greek χάσμα (khásma, “abyss, cleft”). Doublet of chasma. Compare schism. Displaced native Old English dwolma.

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