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

Example Sentences

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According to Zoltan Kiszelly, the crucial factor will be whether Fidesz can persuade their supporters to get out on polling day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Having seen these effects among children living along the Salton Sea, we believe the protection of local air quality is crucial for the health of children in the Imperial Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Another concern is helium, which is crucial for semiconductor wafer fabrication.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Having some guarantees of safe passage for ships and oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz will be crucial though.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The crucial ingredient in the Hamiltonian account was that Burr fired first.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

crucial

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