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- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
- /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kli/
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- [krit-i-kuh l]
- /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of critically word
- adjective critically inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily. 1
- adjective critically occupied with or skilled in criticism. 1
- adjective critically involving skillful judgment as to truth, merit, etc.; judicial: a critical analysis. 1
- adjective critically of or relating to critics or criticism: critical essays. 1
- adjective critically providing textual variants, proposed emendations, etc.: a critical edition of Chaucer. 1
- adjective critically pertaining to or of the nature of a crisis: a critical shortage of food. 1
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Origin of critically
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; critic + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Critically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
critically 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for critically
adv critically
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- recklessly — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
adverb critically
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- judgmentally — involving the use or exercise of judgment.
- censoriously — In a censorious manner.
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
Antonyms for critically
adv critically
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- safely — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- securely — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
adverb critically
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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