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chasmic — zmik adjective : resembling a chasm (as in grandeur or proportions) “Revolutionary warfare,” about which we still display chasmic ignorance C.L.Sulzberger … Useful english dictionary
chasmic — chas·mic … English syllables
East Midlands — infobox England region | name = East Midlands| short name = East Midlands hq = Melton Mowbray [http://www.emra.gov.uk/who we are/office location] imagename = status = Region area km2= 15,627 area mi2= 6,033 area rank= 4th density = 267/km² nuts=… … Wikipedia
chasm — chasmal, chasmic, adj. chasmed, adj. chasmy, adj. /kaz euhm/, n. 1. a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth s surface; gorge. 2. a breach or wide fissure in a wall or other structure. 3. a marked interruption of continuity; gap: a chasm in… … Universalium
chasmically — adverb In a chasmic way … Wiktionary
chasm — [ kaz(ə)m] noun 1》 a deep fissure. 2》 a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc. Derivatives chasmic adjective (rare). Origin C16: from L. chasma, from Gk khasma gaping hollow … English new terms dictionary
chasm — [kaz′əm] n. [L & Gr chasma, yawning hollow, gulf < Gr chainein, to YAWN] 1. a deep crack in the earth s surface; abyss 2. any break or gap 3. a wide divergence of feelings, sentiments, interests, etc.; rift chasmal [kaz′məl] adj. chasmic… … English World dictionary
chasm — n. 1 a deep fissure or opening in the earth, rock, etc. 2 a wide difference of feeling, interests, etc.; a gulf. 3 archaic a hiatus. Derivatives: chasmic adj. Etymology: L chasma f. Gk khasma gaping hollow … Useful english dictionary
chasmy — ˈkaz(ə)mē adjective 1. : abounding with chasms 2. : chasmic … Useful english dictionary
isochasm — isochasmic, adj. /uy seuh kaz euhm/, n. Meteorol. a line on a map or chart connecting points where auroras are observed with equal frequency. [1880 85; ISO + CHASM] * * * isochasm /īˈsō kazm/ noun A contour line of equal frequency of auroral… … Useful english dictionary
