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