abbyss

Meanings

• noun

  A bottomless pit or chasm, particularly one representing complete destruction.

  - "The abyss of poverty was a constant fear for the family."
  - "He fell into the abyss of despair after losing his job."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abbyss
apex , complex , hexis , nexus , pex

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Variants

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abbess , abbesses

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Etymology

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From the Middle English abys, from Old French abis, from Latin abyssus, from the base of ab- 'away from' + the root of pateo 'to make visible'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abbyss' is also used in astronomy to describe the deepest parts of space.

2. The deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, the Challenger Deep, is located in the Mariana Trench and is considered the closest thing to an 'abbyss' on Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Underworld: A place of darkness, often associated with death and the dead, located below the earth.

2. Depths of the sea: The deepest parts of the ocean, characterized by extreme pressure and darkness.

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Culture

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The term 'abbyss' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the unknown, fear, and the depths of despair. It is often associated with the concept of the underworld, the deep sea, and the unknown.

How to Memorize "abbyss"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep, dark pit that goes on forever.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of fear or uncertainty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'A' in 'abbyss' stands for 'abyssal' which means 'pertaining to the deep sea'.

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