Used in a Sentence

schism

How to use schism in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for schism.

Editorial note

You're over analyzing it: it's not a "we are the 99%" schism.

Examples7
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of schism gathered in one view.

noun

division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

noun

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for schism.

noun

division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

noun

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

Example sentences

1

You're over analyzing it: it's not a "we are the 99%" schism.

2

It's much more than that, leading to the schism between the "adopt or die" and "not on my watch" people.

3

I found that there's a great gap or schism between common digital signage projects.

4

They wanted trade, and it didn't take a religious schism to provoke that.

5

There was a schism within top management, including on that topic.

6

I think there must be some schism here between people with a design background and people with a programming background, or something.

7

Religious schism had little to no bearing on the sudden development of trade and exploration in the renaissance, both of which opened the New World.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use schism in a sentence?

You're over analyzing it: it's not a "we are the 99%" schism.

What does schism mean?

division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"

What part of speech is schism?

schism is commonly used as noun.