critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
Englisch
~ 1700
kritikus, bíráló, kulcsfontosságú, elengedhetetlen, létfontosságú, válságos, kritikai
B1
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
The report was highly critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
A jelentés élesen bírálta a kormány válságkezelését.
She is often critical of her own work.
Gyakran kritikus a saját munkájával szemben.
Many critics were critical of the film's weak storyline.
Beispiele für Lernende
He is critical of the plan.
Kritikus a tervvel szemben.
She was critical of my idea.
Kritikus volt az ötletemmel szemben.
The teacher is critical of bad spelling.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
Bedeutung
expressing disapproval or judgment
Wortverbindungen
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
Synonyme
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
Antonyme
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
Themen
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
Expressing negative or disapproving comments about someone or something.
B1
2
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy betartsuk ezeket a biztonsági utasításokat.
Funding is critical for the project's success.
A finanszírozás kulcsfontosságú a projekt sikeréhez.
Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
Beispiele für Lernende
Water is critical for life.
A víz létfontosságú az élethez.
It is critical to wear a helmet.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy sisakot viseljünk.
Sleep is critical for health.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
Bedeutung
extremely important or necessary
Wortverbindungen
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
Synonyme
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
Antonyme
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
Themen
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very important and needed for something to work or be safe.
Extremely important for the success, safety, or functioning of something.
B2
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
A beteg a műtét után továbbra is válságos állapotban van.
The economy is in a critical state.
A gazdaság válságos helyzetben van.
We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
Beispiele für Lernende
He is in critical condition after the crash.
A karambol után válságos állapotban van.
The company is in a critical situation.
A vállalat válságos helyzetben van.
The child’s health is critical now.
Bedeutung
at a dangerous or life-threatening stage
Wortverbindungen
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
Synonyme
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
Antonyme
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
Themen
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very serious and possibly leading to death or disaster.
In a state where there is a high risk of failure, harm, or death, and urgent action is needed.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
kritikai
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
A kritikai gondolkodás készségei elengedhetetlenek a problémamegoldáshoz.
The book received much critical acclaim.
A könyvet a kritikusok nagy elismeréssel fogadták.
Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
Beispiele für Lernende
We learn critical thinking in school.
Az iskolában kritikai gondolkodást tanulunk.
He wrote a critical review of the movie.
Elemző kritikát írt a filmről.
The class teaches critical reading skills.
Bedeutung
relating to analysis and evaluation
Wortverbindungen
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
Synonyme
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
Antonyme
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
Themen
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
Using careful thinking to judge the good and bad parts of something.
Involving careful judgment and detailed examination of ideas, works, or information.
Grammatik
Grundform
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
Silben & Betonung
crit - ic - al (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: critical
Wortfamilie
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Ausdrücke
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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.