crucial
Translation
crucial, decisive, critical, vital
Examples
It is crucial that you arrive on time.
It is crucial that you arrive on time.
This information is crucial to our investigation.
This information is crucial to our investigation.
Grammar Patterns
((it is)) crucial ((that ...)) extremely important that something happens It is crucial that you arrive on time.
crucial ((to/for sth.)) extremely important for something This information is crucial to our investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vital, critical, essential, pivotal; Antonyms: unimportant, trivial
Etymology
From Latin 'crux', meaning 'cross'. It originally referred to the 'cross' point of a decision.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'crossroads' where you must make a critical decision.