crisis

noun

cri·sis ˈkrī-səs How to pronounce crisis (audio)

plural crises ˈkrī-ˌsēz How to pronounce crisis (audio)

: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever

: a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function

: an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life

a midlife crisis

: the decisive moment (as in a literary plot)

The crisis of the play occurs in Act 3.

: an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending

especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome

a financial crisis

the nation's energy crisis

: a situation that has reached a critical phase

the environmental crisis

the unemployment crisis

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Semantic Crisis Intervention

Some people are bothered by changes in a word’s meaning (see: literally), while others have a more relaxed attitude towards semantic drift. For those who feel vexed when a word seems to have suddenly changed its spots, it may be of some comfort to know that words in English do this all the time; crisis is a fine example.Originally, crisis denoted “the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever.” Now it most commonly means “a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention,” yet few people insist that it should be used exclusively in its older meaning. The normality of semantic change can be seen in another word that first appeared in febrile contexts: hectic, which now is primarily used to mean “very busy,” originally referred to a fever that was fluctuating but recurrent.

Example Sentences

She was dealing with a family crisis at the time. Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic crisis. last year's state budget crisis In times of national crisis, we need strong leaders we can trust. A year ago, both companies were in crisis.

Recent Examples on the Web That brings us full circle to the Jackson water crisis.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Although measures such as better irrigation management, a hydraulic dam and a water treatment plant have been proposed to alleviate the region’s water crisis, officials say there aren’t enough funds.

Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Jackson residents have faced a water crisis that on Aug. 29 included no running water because of problems at the city’s main facility, the O.B. Curtis Water Plant, following flooding of the Pearl River.

Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 And, Jackson State football wins big despite its home city's water crisis.

Rick Klein, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2022 The development comes a week after Tate declared a state of emergency in response to the water crisis.

Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 But the water crisis has compounded the financial strain caused by an ongoing labor shortage and high inflation.

Michael Goldberg, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 The water crisis in Jackson illustrates how America’s water systems were built for a climate that no longer exists.

Victoria Cavaliere, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2022 For the first time since Jackson’s latest water crisis unfolded, Gov. Reeves and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba united at a joint news conference Thursday.

Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

crisis

noun

cri·sis ˈkrī-səs How to pronounce crisis (audio)

plural crises -ˌsēz How to pronounce crisis (audio)

: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever

especially : a sudden turn for the better (as sudden abatement in severity of symptoms or abrupt drop in temperature) compare lysis sense 1

: a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function

tabetic crisis

cardiac crisis

: an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life

: a psychological or social condition characterized by unusual instability caused by excessive stress and either endangering or felt to endanger the continuity of an individual or group

especially : such a social condition requiring the transformation of cultural patterns and values

单词	crises
释义	crisis noun cri·sis ˈkrī-səs plural crises ˈkrī-ˌsēz 1 a : the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever b : a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function c : an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life a midlife crisis 2 : the decisive moment (as in a literary plot) The crisis of the play occurs in Act 3. 3 a : an unstable or crucial time or state of affairs in which a decisive change is impending especially : one with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome a financial crisis the nation's energy crisis b : a situation that has reached a critical phase the environmental crisis the unemployment crisis Did you know? Semantic Crisis Intervention Some people are bothered by changes in a word’s meaning (see: literally), while others have a more relaxed attitude towards semantic drift. For those who feel vexed when a word seems to have suddenly changed its spots, it may be of some comfort to know that words in English do this all the time; crisis is a fine example.Originally, crisis denoted “the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever.” Now it most commonly means “a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention,” yet few people insist that it should be used exclusively in its older meaning. The normality of semantic change can be seen in another word that first appeared in febrile contexts: hectic, which now is primarily used to mean “very busy,” originally referred to a fever that was fluctuating but recurrent. Synonyms boiling point breaking point clutch conjuncture crossroad(s) crunch crunch time Dunkirk emergency exigency extremity flash point head juncture tinderbox zero hour See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She was dealing with a family crisis at the time. Most people blame the government for the country's worsening economic crisis. last year's state budget crisis In times of national crisis, we need strong leaders we can trust. A year ago, both companies were in crisis. Recent Examples on the Web That brings us full circle to the Jackson water crisis. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Although measures such as better irrigation management, a hydraulic dam and a water treatment plant have been proposed to alleviate the region’s water crisis, officials say there aren’t enough funds. Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Jackson residents have faced a water crisis that on Aug. 29 included no running water because of problems at the city’s main facility, the O.B. Curtis Water Plant, following flooding of the Pearl River. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 And, Jackson State football wins big despite its home city's water crisis. Rick Klein, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2022 The development comes a week after Tate declared a state of emergency in response to the water crisis. Jason Duaine Hahn, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 But the water crisis has compounded the financial strain caused by an ongoing labor shortage and high inflation. Michael Goldberg, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 The water crisis in Jackson illustrates how America’s water systems were built for a climate that no longer exists. Victoria Cavaliere, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2022 For the first time since Jackson’s latest water crisis unfolded, Gov. Reeves and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba united at a joint news conference Thursday. Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English crise, crisis, borrowed from Latin crisis "judgment, critical stage," borrowed from Greek krísis "act of separating, decision, judgment, event, outcome, turning point, sudden change," from kri-, variant stem of krī́nein "to separate, choose, decide, judge" + -sis, suffix forming nouns of action or process — more at certain entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing crisis identity crisis midlife crisis hostage crisis pre-crisis identity crisis midlife crisis hostage crisis pre-crisis Kids Definition crisis noun cri·sis ˈkrī-səs plural crises ˈkrī-ˌsēz : a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention a medical crisis Medical Definition crisis noun cri·sis ˈkrī-səs plural crises -ˌsēz 1 : the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever especially : a sudden turn for the better (as sudden abatement in severity of symptoms or abrupt drop in temperature) compare lysis sense 1 2 : a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function tabetic crisis cardiac crisis 3 : an emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person's life 4 : a psychological or social condition characterized by unusual instability caused by excessive stress and either endangering or felt to endanger the continuity of an individual or group especially : such a social condition requiring the transformation of cultural patterns and values crises noun plural of crisis as in emergencies a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action the governor responded swiftly and surely to the crisis Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance emergencies crossroads situations exigencies conjunctures extremities predicaments heads junctures possibilities crunches flash points contingencies boiling points clutches crunch times breaking points milestones zero hours tinderboxes conditions happenings climaxes straits Dunkirks impasses points of no return moments of truth corners deadlocks stalemates landmarks turning points jams fixes passes scrapes holes hot waters spots pinches last ditches last minutes eleventh hours
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