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Type Words
Synonyms decisive
Derivation crisis, criticalness


a critical point in the campaign.
the critical test.
Type Words
Synonyms vital
Derivation criticalness, criticality


a critical element of the plan.
critical medical supplies.
Type Words
Derivation criticality


a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure.
critical mass.
go critical.
Type Words
Derivation criticalness, criticality


a critical shortage of food.
a critical illness.
an illness at the critical stage.
Type Words
Derivation criticism, critic


a critical reading.
a critical dissertation.
a critical analysis of Melville's writings.
Type Words
Derivation critic, criticism


a critical attitude.
Type Words
Derivation critic, criticism


critical acclaim.

Examples of critical

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It's critical, of course, for someone who is remodeling or building a new house.
From the dailyherald.com
While he keeps watch over her care, the clock is ticking on a critical decision.
From the abcnews.go.com
The right light and savvy techniques are critical for developing lasting images.
From the thenewstribune.com
Consumer spending is critical because it powers about 70 percent of the economy.
From the thenewstribune.com
Traditional foods can also be critical to enjoying Christmas in a strange place.
From the news-journalonline.com
These were critical in financing economic growth, especially the housing bubble.
From the forbes.com
Another passenger, Sarah Ann Root, 30, was in critical condition Saturday night.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Eating right and shedding excess weight are critical for long-term heart health.
From the orlandosentinel.com
At some point it will become critical and we will be WITHOUT a contingency plan.
From the washingtontimes.com
More examples
  • Marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude"
  • At or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction; "a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure"; "critical mass"; "go critical"
  • Characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; "a critical reading"; "a critical dissertation"; "a critical analysis of Melville's writings"
  • Urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
  • Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"
  • Being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency; "a critical shortage of food"; "a critical illness"; "an illness at the critical stage"
  • Critical is a medical thriller written by Dr. Robin Cook.
  • "Critical" is the second single by Oakland Hip Hop duo Zion I, released in 1999 through Ground Control Records. The single features Planet Asia, and was the second released from their debut album Mind Over Matter. The single also includes a "Critical" remix produced by Madlib. ...
  • (Crite) The Critters film series, from New Line Cinema, comprises four movies that combine elements of horror, science fiction and comedy. The first film, called simply Critters, was released in 1986 and received "two thumbs up" from Siskel and Ebert.