critical

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

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Adjective

Positive critical

Comparative more critical

Superlative most critical

Critical is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. Something that criticizes or includes criticism.

   A critical review.

2. If something is critical, it is very important.

   It's critical that my package arrives on time.

3. If a person is in critical condition, they are badly injured.

   He got hit by a car and is in critical condition.

Related words

• critically