Division and Schism

Division

Division noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.
Usage example: the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers

Schism is a synonym for division in assemble topic. In some cases you can use "Schism" instead a noun "Division", when it comes to topics like split, dissension.

Schism

Schism noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: schism within the charitable organization was preventing it from achieving its goals

Division is a synonym for schism in assemble topic. You can use "Division" instead a noun "Schism", if it concerns topics such as separation, split, dissension.

Nearby Words: schismatic, schist

How words are described

entire entire division entire schism
large large division large schism
great great division great schism
main main division main schism
Other adjectives: civil, major, political, further, significant.
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