critical period

crit·i·cal pe·ri·od

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krit-i-kuh l peer-ee-uh d]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɪər i əd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krit-i-kuh l peer-ee-uh d]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɪər i əd/

Definition of critical period words

noun critical period a period in a lifetime during which a specific stage of development usually occurs. If it fails to do so, it cannot readily occur afterwards 3

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for critical period

noun critical period

culmination — Something, especially something important, that is the culmination of an activity, process, or series of events happens at the end of it.
twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
critical point — the point on a phase diagram that represents the critical state of a substance
climax — The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end.
juncture — a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances: At this juncture, we must decide whether to stay or to walk out.

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