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Meaning of emergency
A situation of danger or difficulty that requires immediate attention or action
Etymology of emergency
The word "emergency" originated from the Latin words "emergere" meaning "to arise or come forth" and the suffix "-ency" which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a sudden or unexpected event or situation that requires immediate attention or action
Synonyms
crisis
urgency
accident
calamity
disaster
plight
predicament
contingency
exigency
necessity
need
requirement
demand
imperative
pinch
strait
difficulty
hardship
distress
adversity
misfortune
catastrophe
mayday
alert
warning
threat
danger
peril
risk
hazard
menace
setback
complication
problem
issue
concern
trouble
predicament
quandary
dilemma
impasse
stalemate
emergency
criticalness
seriousness
gravity
intensity
Definitions
- A sudden or unexpected event or situation that requires immediate action or attention to prevent or mitigate harm, damage, or loss
- * A state of affairs that demands prompt or immediate action to avoid or alleviate harm, damage, or loss
Usage Examples
- The hospital was on emergency alert due to the severe storm
- * The emergency services were quick to respond to the accident
- * The company declared an emergency and evacuated the building
Antonyms
normality
routine
stability
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
quietness
stillness
inactivity
dormancy
apathy
indifference
complacency
security
safety
predictability
certainty
assurance
confidence
stability
regularity
normalcy
standard
convention
tradition