crisis
Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌɪsɪs/
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Definition of crisis
noun ( plural crises /-siːz/)
Origin:
late Middle English (denoting the turning point of a disease): medical Latin, from Greek krisis 'decision', from krinein 'decide'. The general sense 'decisive point' dates from the early 17th century
Spelling rule
Make the plural by changing the -is ending to -es:
