What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Schism vs Schismless - What's the difference?

schism | schismless |

As a noun schism

is a split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.

As an adjective schismless is

free from schism.

schism

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  • (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
    • The schism between Sunnis and Shias happened quite early in Islamic history.
  • (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.

    • Synonyms

    * (split or separation): division, separation, split

    Antonyms

    * : unity

    Related terms

    * schismatic

    schismless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Free from schism.
    • (Webster 1913)