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