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schism > 2 senses
NOUN1schism, splitDivision of a group into opposing factions
2schismThe formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
schism > pronunciation
Soundsskih'zahm
Rhymesabolitionism, absenteeism, absolutism, and 548 more rhymes in ahm...
schism > noun 1, act
MeaningDivision of a group into opposing factions.
Examples"another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"
Synonymssplit
Broaderdivision
Adjectivesschismatic, schismatical
schism > noun 2, event
MeaningThe formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences.
Broaderrupture, breach, break, severance, rift, falling out
InstancesGreat Schism
Adjectivesschismatic

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