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- pronunciation:
- krI
tih
kl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
likely to find fault.
She is always critical of the cafeteria food.- synonyms:
- harsh, severe, strict
- antonyms:
- complimentary
- similar words:
- demanding, meticulous, negative, rigid
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definition 2: |
of the nature of a crisis; serious or dangerous.
He was rushed to the hospital with a critical illness.- synonyms:
- dangerous, grave
- antonyms:
- mild
- similar words:
- acute, desperate, dire, hazardous, risky, serious, uncertain, vital
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definition 3: |
very important.
It is critical that you understand my point.- synonyms:
- crucial, essential, grave, vital
- antonyms:
- unimportant
- similar words:
- fundamental, imperative, important, indispensable, momentous, necessary, significant
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related words: |
essential, explosive, hopeless, key, main, nasty, sharp, urgent |
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derivation: |
critically (adv.) |
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