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FISH-uh/ˈfɪʃə/

A fissure is a long narrow crack, or a deep split in a group: a fissure in the wall, a fissure in the coalition. Crack is everyday; a styling gap is design talk, not a fire-door log.

Meaning

A long narrow crack; also a deep split in a group or argument.

Examples

• “A fissure in the fire door is a log, not a styling note.”
• “Crack is everyday. Split is the group twin. Styling is a mood board. A door check is a certificate. Log the repair; then dress the foyer if the inspector still allows it.”

Good to know

A crack, or a deep split. Everyday: crack. Styling ≠ a fire-door log.

Near in meaning

crack, split, rift

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