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critical

The word “critical” has 3 syllables: crit-i-cal

It's pronounced as /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

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In the thesaurus, “critical” has 94 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

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Synonyms for critical

Antonyms for critical

Meanings of critical

  • noun
    1. A critical value, factor, etc.
    2. In breakdancing, a kind of airflare move in which the dancer hops from one hand to the other.
  • adjective
    1. Inclined to find fault or criticize.
    2. Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
    3. Extremely important.
    4. Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
    5. Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.
    6. Likely to go out of control if disturbed, that is, opposite of stable.
    7. Of the point (in temperature, reagent concentration etc.) where a nuclear or chemical reaction becomes self-sustaining.
    8. (physics) Of a temperature that is equal to the temperature of the critical point of a substance, i.e. the temperature above which the substance cannot be liquefied.

Example Sentences

  • The patient is in critical condition after the surgery.
  • It is critical to follow safety protocols in the lab.
  • Time management is critical for meeting project deadlines.
  • The report provides a critical analysis of the current policies.
  • Making the right decision at this stage is critical for success.

On this page you'll find 128 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to critical, such as: acute, all-important, basic, burning, captious, carping, caviling.

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