critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/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.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
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.