Crisis
/ˈkɹaɪsɪs/
The meaning and definition of Crisis, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
- An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
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Origin
From Ancient Greek κρίσις, from Ancient Greek κρίνω.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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