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- [kreez]
- /kriz/
- /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
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- [kreez]
- /kriz/
Definitions of crises word
- abbreviation CRISES crisis. 1
- noun plural crises a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events, especially for better or for worse, is determined; turning point. 1
- noun plural crises a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change. 1
- noun plural crises a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person's life. 1
- noun plural crises Medicine/Medical. the point in the course of a serious disease at which a decisive change occurs, leading either to recovery or to death. the change itself. 1
- noun plural crises the point in a play or story at which hostile elements are most tensely opposed to each other. 1
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Origin of crises
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin < Greek krísis decision, equivalent to kri- variant stem of krī́nein to decide, separate, judge + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Crises
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crises popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
crises usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crises
noun crises
- catastrophes — Plural form of catastrophe.
- calamities — a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury.
- changes — to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
- confrontations — Plural form of confrontation.
- climacterics — Plural form of climacteric.
Antonyms for crises
noun crises
- agreements — Plural form of agreement.
- benefits — The benefits of a life or medical insurance policy are the money that it pays out.
- breakthroughs — a military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's front-line defense.
- calms — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calm.
- successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
Top questions with crises
- why were the two crises important factors?
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