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إنجليزي

critical

gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 1700
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective B1 property
1

expressing disapproval or judgment

Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone] is critical of [something/someone]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
مرادفات
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
أضداد
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
تراكيب شائعة
highly critical |critical remarks |critical comments |critical of
مواضيع
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The report was highly critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
  • She is often critical of her own work.
  • Many critics were critical of the film's weak storyline.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He is critical of the plan.
  • She was critical of my idea.
  • The teacher is critical of bad spelling.
adjective B1 property
2

extremely important or necessary

Very important and needed for something to work or be safe.

نمط الاستخدام: [something] is critical to/for [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
مرادفات
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
أضداد
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
تراكيب شائعة
critical role |critical point |critical factor |critical importance
مواضيع
business |science |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
  • Funding is critical for the project's success.
  • Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • Water is critical for life.
  • It is critical to wear a helmet.
  • Sleep is critical for health.
adjective B2 property
3

at a dangerous or life-threatening stage

Very serious and possibly leading to death or disaster.

نمط الاستخدام: [someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
مرادفات
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
أضداد
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
تراكيب شائعة
critical condition |critical state |critical situation
مواضيع
health |emergencies |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
  • The economy is in a critical state.
  • We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He is in critical condition after the crash.
  • The company is in a critical situation.
  • The child’s health is critical now.
adjective technical B2 property
4

relating to analysis and evaluation

Using careful thinking to judge the good and bad parts of something.

نمط الاستخدام: critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
مرادفات
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
أضداد
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
تراكيب شائعة
critical thinking |critical analysis |critical review
مواضيع
education |arts |arts_entertainment |communication
أمثلة
  • Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
  • The book received much critical acclaim.
  • Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • We learn critical thinking in school.
  • He wrote a critical review of the movie.
  • The class teaches critical reading skills.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
المقاطع والنبر
crit - ic - al (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: critical
عيلة الكلمة
Core family
criticism noun B1 critic noun B1 criticize verb B1 critically adverb B2
Related words
critique noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical adjective uncritically adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality noun
تعبيرات

critical mass

1
/kɹˈɪtɪkəl mˈæs/
fixed phrase

minimum amount needed for change to happen

The smallest amount needed for something to start or continue working well.

أمثلة
  • The campaign reached critical mass after going viral online.
  • We need a critical mass of supporters to make the project succeed.

in critical condition

1
/ˈɪn kɹˈɪtɪkəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase

very seriously ill or injured

Very sick or badly hurt, and possibly close to dying.

أمثلة
  • The driver is in critical condition after the accident.
  • She was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition.

mission-critical

1
/mˈɪʃən kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
fixed phrase technical

essential for success of mission or project

Very important for a plan, job, or system to work well.

أمثلة
  • Data security is mission-critical for this company.
  • This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.
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