critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
इंग्रजी
~ 1700
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
समानार्थी शब्द
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
सहप्रयोग
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
विषय
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
समानार्थी शब्द
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
सहप्रयोग
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
विषय
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
समानार्थी शब्द
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
सहप्रयोग
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
विषय
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
समानार्थी शब्द
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
सहप्रयोग
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
विषय
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
उदाहरणे
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
crit - ic - al (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: critical
संबंधित शब्द
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
वाक्प्रचार
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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.