Simple meaning
What does Critical mean?
very important.
Dictionary definition
very important for a result or decision.
Example sentences
Critical in a sentence
easy
The class used critical to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more critical.
hard
During group work, students explained how critical changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Critical
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Critical word family
Base word
critical
adjective
critical
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does critical mean?
Critical means very important.
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