emergency,

Meanings

• noun

  A situation that requires immediate action or response.

  - "The power outage was an emergency that required the fire department to be called."
  - "During a medical emergency, it's important to call 911 and follow instructions carefully."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emergency,
mergency , reality , sympathy

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Variants

List of all variants of emergency, that leads to same result
emergencies , emergency , emergency brake , emergency brakes , emergency contraception , emergency medical technician , emergency medical technicians , emergency medicine , emergency room , Emergency Use Authorization , Emergency Use Authorizations , emergency use authorization , emergency use authorizations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'emergency' comes from the Latin word 'emergere,' which means 'to come out.' It was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first 911 emergency call was made on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama.

2. The term '911' comes from the fact that the digits 9-1-1 can be easily remembered and dialed in an emergency situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crisis: A critical or dangerous situation that requires immediate attention and decisive action. Emergency and crisis are related concepts, as an emergency is a type of crisis.

2. Disaster: A catastrophic event that causes widespread damage and destruction. An emergency can lead to a disaster if not addressed promptly.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the theme of emergencies is often used to explore human resilience and the importance of quick thinking and decisive action.

How to Memorize "emergency,"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a siren blaring, flashing lights, and people rushing to respond to an emergency.
   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you need to call 911 and give clear instructions to help resolve the emergency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emergency' with the image of a fire truck or an ambulance.
   - Think of the word 'emergency' as a situation that requires immediate attention and action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'EMS' for Emergency Medical Services.
   - Think of the word 'emergency' as 'Emergency Must Go' to help remember its meaning.

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