fissure - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth

examples

the bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor

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(noun)

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a state of incompatibility or disagreement

examples

a fissure between philosophy and reality

(verb)

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split or crack (something) to form a long, narrow opening

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the dry years had cracked and fissured the cliffs