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a
: inclined to criticize severely and unfavorably
Don't be so critical. This is just a first attempt.
They were critical of the new policies.
see also self-critical
b
: consisting of or involving criticism
a critical essay
c
: of or relating to the judgment of critics
The album was a critical success.
Her performance garnered her critical acclaim and several award nominations, including at the Emmys.—
Brendan Le
d
: exercising or involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation
a critical commentary on the mayor's proposal
We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.
see also critical race theory, critical thinking
e
: including variant readings and scholarly corrections
a critical edition
2
a
: of, relating to, or being a turning point or specially important juncture
a critical decision
: such as
(1)
: being or relating to an illness or condition involving danger of death
hospitalized with a critical illness
He suffered critical injuries in the accident.
see also critical care
(2)
: relating to or being the stage of a disease at which an abrupt change for better or worse may be expected
the critical phase of dengue fever
(3)
: relating to or being a state, measurement, or point at which a definite change occurs
critical temperature
b
: of great importance or necessity : essential, vital
a critical waterfowl habitat
a component critical to the machine's operation
Sleep is critical for the body to repair itself and recharge.—Ebony Williams
c
: being in or approaching a state of crisis
a critical shortage
a critical situation
d
a critical test
Additionally, the researchers also pinpointed the neurons in the brain that are critical to how the receptor regulates appetite.—Joshua Hawkins
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