Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Critical.
How to pronounce critical:
US
Critical - as an adjective
Marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
Example: "A critical attitude"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncritical14At or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
Example: "A critical temperature of water is 100 degrees c--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
noncritical15Characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
Example: "A critical reading"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncritical14Being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency
Example: "A critical shortage of food"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
noncritical15Of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism
Example: "Critical acclaim"
Critical - as an adjective satellite
Urgently needed; absolutely necessary
Example: "A critical element of the plan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vital8Forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Example: "A critical point in the campaign"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decisive14Critical - as a noun
A critical value, factor, etc.
In breakdancing, a kind of airflare move in which the dancer hops from one hand to the other.
Example Sentences
"It is critical to follow the instructions carefully."
"The patient's condition is critical."
"The film received critical acclaim from the critics."
"He plays a critical role in the project."
"We must make a critical decision."
Word Game Points
Is CRITICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, critical is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRITICAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CRITICAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, critical is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRITICAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CRITICAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, critical is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRITICAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
