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