Critical

Related Terms:

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Definitions:

Noun

Definition: A critical value, factor, etc.

Adjective

critical

Definition: marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude"

critical

Definition: at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction; "a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure"; "critical mass"; "go critical"

critical

Definition: characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; "a critical reading"; "a critical dissertation"; "a critical analysis of Melville's writings"

critical vital

Definition: urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"

critical decisive

Definition: forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"

critical

Definition: being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency; "a critical shortage of food"; "a critical illness"; "an illness at the critical stage"

critical

Definition: of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism; "critical acclaim"

Definition: Inclined to find fault or criticize