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