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crucially

cru·cial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kroo-shuh l]
    • /ˈkru ʃəl/
    • /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kroo-shuh l]
    • /ˈkru ʃəl/

Definitions of crucially word

  • adjective crucially involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical: a crucial experiment. 1
  • adjective crucially severe; trying. 1
  • adjective crucially of the form of a cross; cross-shaped. 1
  • noun crucially In a crucial manner. 1
  • adverb crucially at start of sentence: significantly 1
  • adverb crucially decisively 1

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Origin of crucially

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin cruci- (stem of crux) cross + -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Crucially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

crucially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

crucially usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crucially

adv crucially

  • necessarily — by or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement: You don't necessarily have to attend.
  • imperatively — absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave.
  • pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.

adverb crucially

  • vitally — of or relating to life: vital processes.
  • fundamentally — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
  • critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
  • importantly — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.

Antonyms for crucially

adverb crucially

  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.

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