Pronunciation: [skˈɪsmɐtˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word schismatising is a verb that means to cause a division or split within a group or organization. The spelling of this word is derived from the root word schism, which refers to a division within a religious or political group. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈskɪzmətaɪzɪŋ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The suffix -ing is added to the end of the stem word schismatize to create schismatising.
"Schismatising" is a verb derived from the noun "schism" and refers to the act or process of causing or promoting division or dissension within a group or organization. It involves creating a rift or split between different factions or individuals, often resulting in a break or separation.
When someone engages in schismatising, they deliberately instigate conflicts, disagreement, or discord among members of a community, religious group, political party, or any other organization. This may be done by emphasizing, exaggerating, or exploiting existing differences or disagreements to widen the divide and sow distrust or hostility. It often involves highlighting perceived or actual disparities in beliefs, ideologies, opinions, or interests, aiming to polarize and fragment the group.
Schismatising can have various motives, such as seeking power, influence, or control; pursuing personal agendas or ambitions; or attempting to assert dominance or create a schism within a rival group. By fomenting divisions, schismatising individuals or factions may attempt to weaken the unity, cohesion, or effectiveness of the targeted group.
The consequences of schismatising can be detrimental to the overall harmony, progress, or stability of the group or organization. It can lead to the formation of rival factions, loss of trust and collaboration, weakened collective identity, and decreased group cohesion. Ultimately, schismatising undermines unity, disrupts cooperation, and hinders the achievement of common goals.
The word "schismatising" is derived from the noun "schism" and the suffix "-ize".
The noun "schism" comes from the Late Latin "schisma" which means "a split or division". This Latin term itself was derived from the Greek word "schisma" meaning "a division, a split or a separation". Ultimately, the Greek term can be traced back to the verb "schizein" which means "to split or cleave".
The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek "-izein" which is used to form verbs indicating a process or an action. It is often added to nouns or adjectives to create new verbs that denote the act of making or causing something. In the case of "schismatising", the suffix "-ize" was added to "schism" to create a verb indicating the action of causing or creating a schism.
