critical
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveThinking
critical (adjective) means extremely important; or expressing disapproval.
Persian: حیاتی؛ انتقادی
Meaning of critical
| Word | critical |
|---|---|
| Definition | extremely important; or expressing disapproval |
| Persian | حیاتی؛ انتقادی |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
Sleep is critical for good health.
خواب برای سلامتی حیاتی است.
Word forms of critical
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | critical |
| noun | criticism |
| verb | criticise |
Synonyms of critical
crucial, vital
Common phrases with critical
- critical thinking
- critical condition
- critical of
Related English words
analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2anticipateto expect something and be ready for it · B2apparenteasy to see or understand; seeming to be true · B2approacha way of dealing with something; to come near · B2assumeto accept that something is true without having proof · B2despitewithout being affected by something · B2distinguishto see or understand the difference between things · B2evaluateto judge how good, useful or successful something is · B2
Questions about critical
What does critical mean?
critical (adjective) means extremely important; or expressing disapproval.
What is the Persian meaning of critical?
critical means حیاتی؛ انتقادی in Persian.
What level is the word critical?
critical is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for critical?
Words close in meaning to critical include crucial, vital.
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