critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 1700
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
هممعنیها
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
متضادها
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
ترکیبهای رایج
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
موضوعها
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
هممعنیها
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
متضادها
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
ترکیبهای رایج
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
موضوعها
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
هممعنیها
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
متضادها
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
ترکیبهای رایج
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
موضوعها
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
هممعنیها
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
متضادها
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
ترکیبهای رایج
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
موضوعها
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
نمونهها
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
هجاها و تکیه
crit - ic - al (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: critical
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.