critical (/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Meaning
Meaning: crucial; judging
Extremely important; or expressing careful, often negative, judgment.
Examples
🗣 Clean water is critical for survival in regions affected by long droughts.
Etymology
From Greek ‘kritikos’ (able to judge), from ‘krinein’ (to separate, decide).
How & Where It’s Used
Means both vitally important and fault-finding.
Tags: value, judgment