critical
Translation
critical, crucial, vital, judgmental
Examples
He made some critical comments about the plan.
He made some critical comments about the plan.
Your support is critical to our success.
Your support is critical to our success.
The patient is in critical condition.
The patient is in a critical condition.
Grammar Patterns
critical of ((sb./sth.)) expressing adverse or disapproving comments about (sb./sth.) They were critical of the new law.
critical to/for ((sth.)) vitally important for (sth.) This information is critical to the investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crucial, vital, judgmental; Antonyms: uncritical, complimentary, minor
Etymology
From 'critic' + the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'critical' situation (like a medical emergency) or a 'critical' review from a movie critic. It implies importance or judgment.