Critical Meaning
There are 7 meaning(s) for word Critical
Meaning 1 : forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Example : a critical point in the campaign,the critical test
Synonyms : decisive
Example : a critical point in the campaign,the critical test
Synonyms : decisive
Meaning 2 : urgently needed; absolutely necessary
Example : a critical element of the plan,critical medical supplies
Synonyms : vital
Example : a critical element of the plan,critical medical supplies
Synonyms : vital
Meaning 3 : 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 : a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure,critical mass,go critical
Example : a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure,critical mass,go critical
Meaning 4 : being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency
Example : a critical shortage of food,a critical illness,an illness at the critical stage
Example : a critical shortage of food,a critical illness,an illness at the critical stage
Meaning 5 : characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
Example : a critical reading,a critical dissertation,a critical analysis of Melville's writings
Example : a critical reading,a critical dissertation,a critical analysis of Melville's writings
Meaning 6 : marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
Example : a critical attitude
Example : a critical attitude
Meaning 7 : of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism
Example : critical acclaim
Example : critical acclaim
Critical Antonyms
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