noun
abysm
Abysm (noun) means Hell; the infernal pit; the great deep; the primal chaos.
noun
1
Hell; the infernal pit; the great deep; the primal chaos.
2
An abyss; a gulf, a chasm, a very deep hole.
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Etymology
From Middle English abime, from Old French abisme from Late Latin *abyssimus, a superlative of abyssus (“bottomless pit”), from Ancient Greek ἄβυσσος (ábussos). Cognate to French abîme. See also abyss.
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What is the meaning of abysm?
"abysm" (noun) means hell; the infernal pit; the great deep; the primal chaos.
What are the different meanings of abysm?
"abysm" has 2 main meanings: 1. Hell; the infernal pit; the great deep; the primal chaos; 2. An abyss; a gulf, a chasm, a very deep hole.