#231 chasm

chasm- a deep cleft in the ground; abyss; a break in continuity, gap; a wide difference in interests, feelings

- C17 from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma

This chasm in our difference of opinion is the main reason why we are getting nowhere on the issue.

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