crises

Meanings

• noun

  A state of instability or disorder, resulting in difficulties or dangers.

  - "The economic crisis caused widespread unemployment and hardship."
  - "The political crisis in the Middle East has led to a refugee crisis."

• noun

  A critical or dangerous situation.

  - "The patient's condition was a medical crisis."
  - "The crisis in the relationship came to a head when he confessed his infidelity."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crises
apples , rises , surprises

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Homophones

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1. crisis (English) : a turning point in an affliction or disease; a critical stage.
   

2. crisis (Greek) : a judgment, decision.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of crises that leads to same result
crises , crisis , crisises , identity crises , identity crisis , midlife crises , midlife crisis

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Forms

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crises, crises's, crises'd, crises'ing, crises'ive

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'krisis' meaning decision, judgment.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crisis' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In Greek mythology, Crisis was a goddess who presided over judgments and decisions.

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Related Concepts

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1. turning point: A crisis is often a turning point in a situation or story.

2. decision point: A crisis is a moment of decision, when choices must be made.

3. critical moment: A crisis is a critical moment, when the outcome of a situation is uncertain.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'crisis' is often used to describe a turning point or climax in a story. In art, crises are depicted as moments of intense emotion or turmoil. In music, crisis moments can be found in the climaxes of symphonies and operas.

How to Memorize "crises"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a volatile situation, with people in chaos and uncertainty. Visualize the emotions and the decisions that need to be made.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crisis' with the word 'turning point'. Remember, a crisis is a moment of change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Crisis is a C', where C stands for 'climax', 'choice', and 'change'.

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