Definitions for critical

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critical crit·i·cal

Spelling: [krit-i-kuh l]

IPA: /ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/

Critical is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 159 anagrams from letters in critical (acciilrt).

Definitions for critical

adjective

1. inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
2. occupied with or skilled in criticism.
3. involving skillful judgment as to truth, merit, etc.; judicial:
4. of or relating to critics or criticism:
5. providing textual variants, proposed emendations, etc.:
6. pertaining to or of the nature of a crisis:
7. of decisive importance with respect to the outcome; crucial:
8. of essential importance; indispensable:
9. Medicine/Medical. (of a patient's condition) having unstable and abnormal vital signs and other unfavorable indicators, as loss of appetite, poor mobility, or unconsciousness.
10. Physics. pertaining to a state, value, or quantity at which one or more properties of a substance or system undergo a change. (of fissionable material) having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction.

Origin of critical

First recorded in 1580-90; critic + -al¹

Examples for critical

Dossi initially was listed in critical condition with wounds to his arm and lower back.

Truth is, no one is sure how Cuba will play in the critical swing state of Florida in 2016.

But by the time a critical wanted poster sent via fax arrived, more than two hours elapsed.

I should think Mr. Hynes would be too critical to admire Milly.

The best biography of Handel and critical study of his works in English.

Do Ministers deserve no credit for hitting on this critical device?

And the actor says his childhood experience plays a critical role in his performance.

It was at this critical moment that Cassidy entered from the opposite side of the office.

There is no doubt that many doors have been opened by critical methods.

The outcome of the rum feud is critical for both Bacardi and Pernod Ricard, because the winner could net billions in future sales.