"critically" meaning in English

See critically in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ˈkrɪtɪkli/ Audio: en-us-critically.ogg [US] Forms: critically [positive], more critically [comparative], Superlativemost critically
Etymology: critical + -ly Etymology templates: {{ety-suffix|critical|ly}} critical + -ly Head templates: {{adverb|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is critically ill or injured, they are very unwell and need significant medical care.
    Sense id: simple-critically-en-adv-O0jMJVXg
  2. If someone thinks or speaks critically, they judge or analyze carefully.
    Sense id: simple-critically-en-adv-I36aEFCv
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Categories (other): Adverbs, Terms suffixed with -ly
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