σχίσις

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From σχίζω (skhízō, to split) +‎ -σις (-sis).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σχῐ́σῐς (skhísisf (genitive σχῐ́σεως); third declension

  1. cleaving, parting, division
  2. difference of opinion
  3. vulva

Inflection

Descendants

  • English: schisis
  • Russian: схи́зис (sxízis)

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