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