Meaning
A time of great danger or trouble when important decisions must be made quickly.
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Word origin
From Greek krisis, meaning a decision or turning point, from krinein, to decide.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- krisis
- English cognates
- critic
Examples
economic .
An economic crisis is a time when money, jobs, and business go badly wrong.
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A crisis is a dangerous or very difficult moment.
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The plural of crisis is crises, said with a long e sound.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 10: crisis, anytime, ceremony and 7 more words.