crucially — In a way that is extremely important or essential to achieving a particular result or outcome.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is extremely important or essential to achieving a particular result or outcome.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkruːʃəli/
Example Sentences
- The student crucially forgot to bring a pencil to the exam and had to borrow one from a classmate who only had a pink glittery one.
- Success in this project depends crucially on teamwork and communication.
- The recipe crucially requires fresh basil, but all I had was dried basil from 2019, so my pasta tasted like cardboard.
crucially
ADVERB[/ˈkruːʃəli/]
In a way that is extremely important or essential to achieving a particular result or outcome.
The doctor acted crucially at the right moment, saving the patient's life.
The scientist handled the sample crucially because the entire experiment depended on it. (CRUX → CRUCIALLY → The crux is the most important part.)
The rescue leader acted crucially, chose the essential route, and completed the mission successfully.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crux' meaning 'cross'. The cross was seen as a critical decision point or intersection, leading to the meaning of 'decisive' or 'extremely important'.
Breakdown
cruci- (cross/critical point) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The student crucially forgot to bring a pencil to the exam and had to borrow one from a classmate who only had a pink glittery one.”
“Success in this project depends crucially on teamwork and communication.”
“The recipe crucially requires fresh basil, but all I had was dried basil from 2019, so my pasta tasted like cardboard.”
“The timing of the announcement is crucially important for the company's reputation.”
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