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crucial
[kroo-shuhl]
adjective
involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical.
a crucial experiment.
Synonyms: , , ,severe; trying.
of the form of a cross; cross-shaped.
crucial
/ ˈːʃə /
adjective
involving a final or supremely important decision or event; decisive; critical
informalvery important
slangvery good
Other 51Թ Forms
- cruciality noun
- crucially adverb
- noncrucial adjective
- noncrucially adverb
- precrucial adjective
- ˈܳ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of crucial1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of crucial1
Example Sentences
She has been joined in these calls by former prime minister Lord Cameron, and said an earlier diagnosis would have given Ivor access to "crucial" therapies.
In a statement at the time, PIF claimed the sponsorship deal showed it was "at the forefront of growing football", noting the sport "plays a crucial role in the ongoing transformation" of the country.
The broad view is that, for the US, countering China and keeping the Pacific in their sphere of influence is still crucial.
This context is crucial for grasping the shock value Carpenter is going for with the cover of her upcoming album, "Man's Best Friend."
But competence is crucial in this dangerous job, and substandard work can mean deadly accidents.
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When To Use
Crucial means extremely important or involving an extremely important decision or course of action. Close synonyms are critical and decisive.The word crucial is usually used to describe pivotal moments, choices, or actions that will affect everything that follows, as in We’re at a crucial point in the process—we need to make some big decisions. Sometimes, crucial is simply used to describe something that’s extremely important, as in Getting enough sleep is crucial for staying healthy. Example: I can’t express how absolutely crucial it is to surround yourself with the right friends.
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