crisis

Meanings

• noun

  A state of instability or disorder, resulting from factors such as political turmoil, financial trouble, or natural disaster.

  - "The country is in a state of crisis due to political instability."
  - "The company is facing a financial crisis."
  - "The region was devastated by a natural crisis."

• noun

  A critical or dangerous situation.

  - "We are in a crisis situation and need to act quickly."
  - "The patient's condition is a crisis."
  - "The situation at hand is a crisis."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crisis
aprises , prises , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of crisis that leads to same result
crises , crisis , crisises , identity crises , identity crisis , midlife crises , midlife crisis , hostage crisis , pre-crisis , precrisis

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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

2. The term 'crisis' is also used in mathematics to describe a point where a function has an infinite number of possible values.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emergency: A state of urgent need for action or outside help, often used interchangeably with crisis.

2. Crisis Management: The process of handling a crisis situation effectively and efficiently, minimizing damage and restoring normalcy.

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Culture

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The term 'crisis' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe various critical situations. In Greek mythology, Crisis was personified as a goddess who presided over judgments and decisions.

How to Memorize "crisis"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'crisis', meaning 'decision' or 'judgment'.

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