crisis — a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkraɪsɪs/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery died during a dating crisis - talk about bad timing!
- The water shortage created a serious crisis in the region.
- She had an existential crisis after watching too many philosophy videos on YouTube.
crisis
NOUN[/ˈkraɪsɪs/]
a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger
A calm situation turns into a crisis — everything changes in a single moment.
Crisis hits in a blink — one small crack, and you’re on the brink of crisis.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crisis', derived from Greek 'krisis' meaning 'decision' or 'turning point', which comes from the verb 'krinein' meaning 'to decide' or 'to separate'.
Breakdown
Greek 'krinein' (to decide, to judge, to separate) + '-sis' (noun suffix indicating a state or process) = crisis (a critical turning point or moment of decision)
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📝Examples
“My phone battery died during a dating crisis - talk about bad timing!”
“The water shortage created a serious crisis in the region.”
“She had an existential crisis after watching too many philosophy videos on YouTube.”
“The government needs to address the housing crisis immediately.”
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