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

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The crucial role of Synopsys in the chip industry could lead to fears that Nvidia is seeking to deprive its rivals of its services.

From Barron's

It’s a crucial season for Hollywood studios, which are trying to reach a $9 billion domestic box office threshold.

From Barron's

RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is a crucial molecule that helps translate genetic information into proteins.

From Science Daily

A "democratic whip" system will allow the CEC to instruct MPs to vote in line with party policy on crucial issues, though local branches will decide any sanctions for breaking the whip.

From BBC

These molecules are not required to form the initial memory but are crucial for preserving it.

From Science Daily

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