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critical
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adjective
Expressing
adverse
or
disapproving
comments
or
judgments
.
The
critic
was
very
critical
of
the
movie
,
pointing
out
its
flaws
.
Her
critical
remarks
about
the
project
were
not
well
received
.
He
wrote
a
critical
review
of
the
restaurant
,
highlighting
the
poor
service
.
Opposite
approving
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adjective
Involving
the
objective
analysis
and
evaluation
of
an
issue
in
order
to
form
a
judgment
.
Critical
thinking
is
essential
for
solving
complex
problems
.
The
report
provided
a
critical
analysis
of
the
economic
situation
.
She
approached
the
task
with
a
critical
eye
,
examining
every
detail
.
Opposite
uncritical
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adjective
Having
the
potential
to
become
disastrous
;
at
a
point
of
crisis
.
The
patient
is
in
critical
condition
and
needs
immediate
care
.
The
situation
became
critical
when
the
storm
hit
the
town
.
The
company
is
at
a
critical
juncture
and
must
make
important
decisions
.
Opposite
stable
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adjective
Of
the
greatest
importance
to
the
success
or
failure
of
something
.
It
is
critical
that
we
meet
the
deadline
to
secure
the
contract
.
The
critical
component
of
the
plan
is
its
flexibility
.
Her
role
is
critical
to
the
success
of
the
project
.
Opposite
insignificant
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Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
kritikos
Word parts
kritikos (able to discern or judge)
Originally meant
able to discern or judge
Background
The word 'critical' comes from the Greek word 'kritikos', which means able to discern or judge. It entered English through Latin 'criticus' and Old French 'critique'.