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❗critical

adjective
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
critic critical thinking
critical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning critical synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison critical collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Example Sentences

It is critical to follow the safety rules in the laboratory.

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

Example Expressions

critical condition

Synonyms

crucial, vital, essential, urgent, disapproving, significant, important
Entry 1
crucial, vital, essential, urgent, disapproving
Entry 2
crucial, significant, vital, urgent, important, essential

Antonyms

unimportant, trivial, supportive, minor, insignificant, secondary, negligible
Entry 1
unimportant, trivial, supportive
Entry 2
trivial, unimportant, minor, insignificant, secondary, negligible

Collocations

critical thinking, critical moment, critical role, critical analysis

More Example Sentences

I prioritized the tasks and completed the most critical ones first.

I believe critical thinking is the best weapon against misinformation.

Over-reliance on technology is reducing our capacity for critical thinking.

However, I can now differentiate between critical and less important decisions and act accordingly.

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