syncrisis

Meanings

• noun

  A state of great uncertainty or confusion, especially when trying to make a decision or choose between two equally valid alternatives.

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Variants

List of all variants of syncrisis that leads to same result
syncretise , syncretised , syncretises , syncretising , syncretize

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Etymology

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From the Greek words syn- ('together') and crisis ('decision, judgment').

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Trivia

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1. The term 'syncrisis' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In Greek mythology, the Fates were said to be in a perpetual state of syncrisis, as they determined the fate of every human being.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilemma: A situation where a difficult choice must be made between two undesirable alternatives.

2. paradox: A statement that contradicts itself or appears to be untrue, often leading to a state of confusion or uncertainty.

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Culture

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In literature, 'syncrisis' is used to describe a moment of decision or choice, often with significant consequences. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character faces a syncrisis when deciding whether to avenge his father's death.

How to Memorize "syncrisis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two equally heavy weights. The decision maker is trying to tip the scale one way or the other, but they remain in balance, creating a state of syncrisis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a fork in the road, where one must choose which path to take.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym S-Y-N-C-R-I-S-I-S: Same Yield, No Clear Right Answers, Indecision, Stalemate.

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