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