scission

noun

ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce scission (audio)
Definition of scissionnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces fears that the scission of the labor union will compromise the workers' bargaining power

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Recent Examples of scission When the nucleus ultimately disintegrates, these pieces move apart rapidly and the neck snaps quickly, a process known as scission. — Charles Q. Choi, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021 The structure is easily broken down in a reaction called scission (like scissors), which tears up the polymer chain. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2020 Using IVs that are sanitized between trees, park service workers make a minimally invasive scission in order to treat the tree, according to Jason Gillis, park arborist for National Mall and Memorial Parks. — Paulina Smolinski, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scission
  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. division
  6. schism
Noun
  • Spears detailed the dissolution of her relationship with Timberlake in her 2023 memoir, The Woman in Me.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Amuom said the dissolution had contributed to the insecurity by leaving key local government posts vacant.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissolution
Noun
  • Chris Brady finished with four saves for Chicago in a split of the season series.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a split in the models about where Isaias could come ashore.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of split
Noun
  • Many are navigating divorce, illness, breakups, or a reconsideration of their religious beliefs.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The film follows Amy (O’Flynn), who, after a bitter breakup, moves in with her best friend, Rosie (Alice Bailey Johnson).
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakup
Noun
  • Even Doom‘s famous binary-space partition trees can be broken down into SQL using a sort_key for objects that’s pre-computed for each position at load time.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Upon decampment, the drowsy drinker is met with one final chance to imbibe, at the outside window, its sliding partition reminiscent of a Mister Softee’s.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of partition
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  • In response, the division changed its policies to give non-political career staff a leading role in hiring.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The game between the 9th and 11th-placed teams in the 16-team Allsvenskan division is a rarity in Europe’s top-tier leagues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of division
Noun
  • This is Kubrick’s modus operandi throughout the film, setting up scenes where furniture moves from shot to shot, wall decorations change, and there are further schisms between Ullman’s exposition and the reality that transpires.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The book follows this story for the critical eight years between 1527 and 1535, which led to the enduring schism that created the Church of England.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of schism

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“Scission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scission. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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