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