critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
Συνώνυμα
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
Αντώνυμα
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
Συνώνυμα
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
Αντώνυμα
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
Θέματα
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
Συνώνυμα
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
Αντώνυμα
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
Θέματα
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
Συνώνυμα
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
Αντώνυμα
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
Θέματα
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
crit - ic - al (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: critical
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.