critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1700
kritikus, bíráló, kulcsfontosságú, elengedhetetlen, létfontosságú, válságos, kritikai
B1
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
The report was highly critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
A jelentés élesen bírálta a kormány válságkezelését.
She is often critical of her own work.
Gyakran kritikus a saját munkájával szemben.
Many critics were critical of the film's weak storyline.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He is critical of the plan.
Kritikus a tervvel szemben.
She was critical of my idea.
Kritikus volt az ötletemmel szemben.
The teacher is critical of bad spelling.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
ਅਰਥ
expressing disapproval or judgment
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
Expressing negative or disapproving comments about someone or something.
B1
2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy betartsuk ezeket a biztonsági utasításokat.
Funding is critical for the project's success.
A finanszírozás kulcsfontosságú a projekt sikeréhez.
Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
Water is critical for life.
A víz létfontosságú az élethez.
It is critical to wear a helmet.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy sisakot viseljünk.
Sleep is critical for health.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
ਅਰਥ
extremely important or necessary
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Very important and needed for something to work or be safe.
Extremely important for the success, safety, or functioning of something.
B2
3
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
A beteg a műtét után továbbra is válságos állapotban van.
The economy is in a critical state.
A gazdaság válságos helyzetben van.
We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
He is in critical condition after the crash.
A karambol után válságos állapotban van.
The company is in a critical situation.
A vállalat válságos helyzetben van.
The child’s health is critical now.
ਅਰਥ
at a dangerous or life-threatening stage
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Very serious and possibly leading to death or disaster.
In a state where there is a high risk of failure, harm, or death, and urgent action is needed.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
kritikai
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
A kritikai gondolkodás készségei elengedhetetlenek a problémamegoldáshoz.
The book received much critical acclaim.
A könyvet a kritikusok nagy elismeréssel fogadták.
Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
We learn critical thinking in school.
Az iskolában kritikai gondolkodást tanulunk.
He wrote a critical review of the movie.
Elemző kritikát írt a filmről.
The class teaches critical reading skills.
ਅਰਥ
relating to analysis and evaluation
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Using careful thinking to judge the good and bad parts of something.
Involving careful judgment and detailed examination of ideas, works, or information.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
crit - ic - al (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: critical
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.