SAT vocabulary
Schism
a sharp transition or dividing point; a severe severance or separation into two opposing camps
Example
"The theological dispute precipitated a painful schism that divided the congregation into rival factions."
Etymology
From Greek schisma meaning 'cleft, division, or cleft garment', from schizein meaning 'to split'
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