"critical" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ Audio: en-us-critical.ogg [US] Forms: critical [positive], more critical [comparative], most critical [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something that criticizes or includes criticism.
    Sense id: simple-critical-en-adj-q8KV~wwU
  2. If something is critical, it is very important.
    Sense id: simple-critical-en-adj-wlFcaiaK
  3. If a person is in critical condition, they are badly injured.
    Sense id: simple-critical-en-adj-5VxICTgA
     
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