schism - Dictionary definition and meaning for word schism

Definition
(noun) division of a group into opposing factions

Synonyms : split

Example Sentence

Definition
(noun) the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

Memory aid to help you memorize this

Sounds like prism which splits light into colors.

145 6

SIKHISM is faction like HINDUISM

9 5

SCHISM is GROUPISM - A DIVISION into opposing groups through a difference in belief or opinion.

4 3

Relate SCHISM to CHASM

3 2

while doing skiing ur legs went in different directions n u felt.......

1 5

Every philosophical and political group is identified with a word that ends with "-"-ism." It's the "-ism" that defines their difference.

1 2

remember it chisel>>> chisel DIVIDES rock or SPLITS it..

1 0

0 2

Download Our Mobile Apps

Please note that the apps on the website are currently in beta mode.