Definitions

critical point

[krit-i-kuhl point] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈpɔɪnt /

NOUN

crucial moment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

turning point

WEAK

climacteric climax crisis critical juncture critical mass critical stage crucial point crunch defining moment moment of truth nexus pivot pivotal point point of no return

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Of course, there’s “one critical point for families,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

“We are at a critical point where our system of healthcare is precariously on the edge,” said Black, a Democrat who represents the town of Essex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

At Monday's announcement in Ottawa, Carney said that Canada was at a critical point in its history due to its changing relationship with the US, requiring it to invest and build at an urgent pace.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

As conditions change, these two forms merge into a single phase at the critical point.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The outpost fell quickly into Octavian’s hands, breaking Mark Antony’s chain at a critical point and disrupting his communication and supply route.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

critical point

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