Critical Definition
critical
adjective
- marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude"
- at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction; "a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure"; "critical mass"; "go critical"
- characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; "a critical reading"; "a critical dissertation"; "a critical analysis of Melville's writings"
- urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
- forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"
- being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency; "a critical shortage of food"; "a critical illness"; "an illness at the critical stage"
- of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism; "critical acclaim"
"Critical" in song lyrics
See how critical is used in real songs:
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"style, empirical, lyrical, it's critical"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"Times is gettin' critical"
51.50 — Steady Stayin' Paid '95 -
"Comprehension is critical"
7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Axe Hurlers
Words that rhyme with critical
Usage tips for "critical"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "critical" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for critical to find words that pair well.