crisic

cri·sis

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Definitions of crisic word

adjective crisic of or relating to a crisis 3
noun plural crisic 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 crisic a condition of instability or danger, as in social, economic, political, or international affairs, leading to a decisive change. 1
noun plural crisic a dramatic emotional or circumstantial upheaval in a person's life. 1
noun plural crisic 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 crisic the point in a play or story at which hostile elements are most tensely opposed to each other. 1

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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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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