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critical - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
critical
Definition
(adj) marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
Example Sentence
a critical attitude
Definition
(adj) at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
Example Sentence
a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure
critical mass
go critical
Definition
(adj) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
Example Sentence
a critical reading
a critical dissertation
a critical analysis of Melville's writings
Definition
(adj) urgently needed; absolutely necessary
Synonyms
:
vital
Example Sentence
a critical element of the plan
critical medical supplies
vital for a healthy society
of vital interest
Definition
(adj) forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Synonyms
:
decisive
Example Sentence
a critical point in the campaign
the critical test
Definition
(adj) being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency
Example Sentence
a critical shortage of food
a critical illness
an illness at the critical stage
Definition
(adj) of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism
Example Sentence
critical acclaim
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