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- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
- /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
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- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of critical word
- adjective critical If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill. 4
- adjective critical A critical time, factor, or situation is extremely important. 3
- adjective critical A critical situation is very serious and dangerous. 3
- adjective critical To be critical of someone or something means to criticize them. 3
- adjective critical A critical approach to something involves examining and judging it carefully. 3
- adjective critical If something or someone receives critical acclaim, critics say that they are very good. 3
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Origin of critical
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; critic + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Critical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
critical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
critical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for critical
adj critical
- demanding — A demanding job or task requires a lot of your time, energy, or attention.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- captious — apt to make trivial criticisms; fault-finding; carping
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
adjective critical
- life-threatening — endangering life: a life-threatening illness.
- unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
- nitpicking — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
- judgmental — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
Antonyms for critical
adj critical
- laudatory — containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- uncritical — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
adjective critical
- stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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