abisso — meaning in English

English meaning

• abyss noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
• chasm noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.

Senses

abisso is used for these senses in English:

• abyssal zone (geography) The oceanic realm consisting of the deep ocean, typified by a dearth of plant life, and plentiful carnivorous animals that are able to withstand extreme pressure.
• chasm (geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.

abyss — full definition

1. noun A very deep, seemingly bottomless chasm or void.
2. noun A situation or state of overwhelming trouble, hopelessness, or ruin.

chasm — full definition

1. noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.
2. noun A very large difference between two people, ideas, or groups.

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