Crucial - Definition

adj 1: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a
crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial
election"; "a crucial issue for women" [syn: crucial,
important] [ant: noncrucial]
2: having crucial relevance; "crucial to the case"; "relevant
testimony"
3: of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of
disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves
are of the essence" [syn: all-important(a), all
important(p), crucial, essential, of the essence(p)]