crises
Variant of crisis
crisis
definition
cri·sis (krī′sis)
noun pl. crises -·ses′ (-sēz′)
- the turning point of a disease for better or worse, esp. a sudden recovery
- an intensely painful attack of a disease; paroxysm
- a turning point in the course of anything; decisive or crucial time, stage, or event
- a time of great danger or trouble, often one which threatens to result in unpleasant consequences an economic crisis
Etymology: L < Gr krisis < krinein, to separate, discern < IE *(s)krei-, to sift, separate < base *(s)ker-, to cut > shear, L cernere, to separate, Ger rein, pure
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