Definition of CRISIS

crisis

Meanings

Plural: crises

Noun

  • an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
    • "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
  • a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
    • "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"
  • A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
  • An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.
  • A sudden change in the course of a disease, usually at which point the patient is expected to either recover or die.
  • A traumatic or stressful change in a person's life.
  • A point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin crisis, from Ancient Greek κρίσις (krísis, “a separating, power of distinguishing, decision, choice, election, judgment, dispute”), from κρίνω (krínō, “pick out, choose, decide, judge”).

Scrabble Score: 8

crisis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
crisis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
crisis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

crisis is a valid Words With Friends word