crucial

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crucial

The scientist made a crucial discovery in the laboratory.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Of the greatest importance; decisive: "Crucial" describes something that is extremely important, essential, or critical to the success or outcome of a situation.
    • Having crucial relevance: Something that is "crucial" is directly and vitally relevant to a matter at hand.
    • Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis: "Crucial" can describe a pivotal moment or element during a critical or emergency situation.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • This is a crucial decision for the future of our company.
    • Trust is a crucial component in any strong relationship.
    • The detective found a piece of crucial evidence that solved the case.
    • The next 48 hours will be crucial for the patient's recovery.
Advanced Usage

  • "Crucial to something/doing something": Indicates that something is absolutely necessary for a particular outcome.

    • Teamwork is crucial to completing this project on time.
    • His testimony was crucial to securing a conviction.

  • "Play a crucial role/part": To be a vital or essential element in a process or outcome.

    • Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of this charity event.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crucially (adverb): In a vital or decisive manner.
    • The plan depends crucially on everyone's cooperation.
Synonyms
  • Critical: Of decisive importance.
  • Essential: Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
  • Vital: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
  • Pivotal: Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Antonyms
  • Insignificant: Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
  • Trivial: Of little value or importance.
  • Minor: Lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
Related Phrases and Idioms

  • A crucial moment/point: A decisive or pivotal instant.

    • The penalty kick was a crucial moment in the match.

  • Of crucial importance: Emphasizing that something is vitally important.

    • Public awareness is of crucial importance for this environmental campaign.
crucial

The scientist made a crucial discovery in the laboratory.

Adjective
  1. of the greatest importance
    • the all-important subject of disarmament
    • crucial information
    • in chess cool nerves are of the essence
  2. having crucial relevance
    • crucial to the case
    • relevant testimony
  3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
    • a crucial moment in his career
    • a crucial election
    • a crucial issue for women

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