Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of criticality word
- noun criticality the state of being critical 3
- noun criticality the condition in a nuclear reactor when the fissionable material can sustain a chain reaction by itself 3
- adjective criticality inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily. 1
- adjective criticality occupied with or skilled in criticism. 1
- adjective criticality involving skillful judgment as to truth, merit, etc.; judicial: a critical analysis. 1
- adjective criticality of or relating to critics or criticism: critical essays. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of criticality
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; critic + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Criticality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
criticality 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
criticality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for criticality
noun criticality
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
- necessity — something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
- desperation — Desperation is the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you will try anything to change it.
- stress — importance attached to a thing: to lay stress upon good manners. Synonyms: significance, meaning, emphasis, consequence; weight, value, worth.
Antonyms for criticality
noun criticality
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with c
- Words starting with cr
- Words starting with cri
- Words starting with crit
- Words starting with criti
- Words starting with critic
- Words starting with critica
- Words starting with critical
- Words starting with criticali
- Words starting with criticalit
- Words starting with criticality