Chiasm

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkaɪˑæzÉ™m/

Origin

Latin; in sense 1, from chiasma, from Ancient Greek χίασμα (khiasma); in sense 2, from chiasmus, from Ancient Greek χιασμός (khiasmos "crossing, diagonal arrangement")

Full definition of chiasm

Noun

1. Alternative form of chiasma
2. Alternative form of chiasmus

Derived terms

• optic chiasm