crisis
[ krahy-sis ]
/ ˈkraɪ sɪs /
noun, plural cri·ses [krahy-seez] /ˈkraɪ siz/.
a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events, especially for better or for worse, is determined; turning point.
a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change.
a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person's life.
Medicine/Medical.
- the point in the course of a serious disease at which a decisive change occurs, leading either to recovery or to death.
- the change itself.
the point in a play or story at which hostile elements are most tensely opposed to each other.
adjective
of, referring to, or for use in dealing with a crisis.
Origin of crisis
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin
crisis “(medical) crisis,” from Greek
krísis “decision, interpretation,” equivalent to
kri- variant stem of
krīnein “to decide, separate, judge” +
-sis
-sis
synonym study for crisis
1. See
emergency.
OTHER WORDS FROM crisis
cri·sic, adjective post·cri·sis, adjective, noun, plural post·cri·ses.Words nearby crisis
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crippling,
cripps,
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crisis,
crisis center,
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crisis theology,
crisp,
crispate
Example sentences from the Web for crisis
British Dictionary definitions for crisis
crisis
/ (ˈkraɪsɪs) /
noun plural -ses (-siːz)
a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, esp in a sequence of events or a disease
an unstable period, esp one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc
pathol
a sudden change, for better or worse, in the course of a disease
Word Origin for crisis
C15: from Latin: decision, from Greek
krisis, from
krinein to decide
Medical definitions for crisis
crisis
[ krī′sĭs ]
n. pl. cri•ses (-sēz)
A sudden change in the course of a disease or fever, toward either improvement or deterioration.
An emotionally stressful event or a traumatic change in one's life.