انگریزی

critical

gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1 انگریزی
~ 1700
معانی
0 معانی
adjective B1 property
1

expressing disapproval or judgment

Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone] is critical of [something/someone]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
ہم معنی الفاظ
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
متضاد الفاظ
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
لفظی تراکیب
highly critical |critical remarks |critical comments |critical of
موضوعات
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: [something] is critical to/for [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
ہم معنی الفاظ
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
متضاد الفاظ
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
لفظی تراکیب
critical role |critical point |critical factor |critical importance
موضوعات
business |science |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
  • Funding is critical for the project's success.
  • Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: [someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
ہم معنی الفاظ
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
متضاد الفاظ
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
لفظی تراکیب
critical condition |critical state |critical situation
موضوعات
health |emergencies |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
  • The economy is in a critical state.
  • We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
ہم معنی الفاظ
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
متضاد الفاظ
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
لفظی تراکیب
critical thinking |critical analysis |critical review
موضوعات
education |arts |arts_entertainment |communication
مثالیں
  • Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
  • The book received much critical acclaim.
  • Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We learn critical thinking in school.
  • He wrote a critical review of the movie.
  • The class teaches critical reading skills.
گرامر
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IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
ہجا بندی اور زور
crit - ic - al (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
  • Base: critical
متعلقہ الفاظ
Core family
criticism noun B1 critic noun B1 criticize verb B1 critically adverb B2
Related words
critique noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical adjective uncritically adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality noun
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • Data security is mission-critical for this company.
  • This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.

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