Definitions

crucial

[kroo-shuhl] / ˈkru ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

critical, important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bottom-line central compelling deciding decisive essential imperative momentous necessary pivotal pressing touchy urgent vital

WEAK

acute clamorous climactic desperate dire hanging by thread high-priority insistent on thin ice searching showdown touch and go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inessential insignificant minor optional secondary trivial unimportant unnecessary voluntary

WEAK

uncritical

Example Sentences

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Reanalyzing both cases revealed a crucial missing ingredient in understanding what happens to a star's outer layers after a failed supernova.

From Science Daily

As popcorn becomes even more crucial to the economics of movie theaters, the industry continues to look for new ways to attract customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were caught by an undercover operative who played a "crucial role" in foiling their plans, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC

Markets anticipate at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year, making Friday’s inflation data crucial for policy assessment.

From Barron's

crucial

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