crucial — extremely important or necessary for achieving something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely important or necessary for achieving something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkruːʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The student's crucial mistake was forgetting to bring a pencil to the exam.
- It's crucial to remember where you put your keys, unless you enjoy climbing through windows.
- The CEO's speech at the conference was crucial for the company's future.
crucial
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkruːʃəl/]
extremely important or necessary for achieving something
The doctor made a crucial decision that saved the patient's life.
The scientist carefully protected the crucial sample because the entire experiment depended on it. (CRUCIAL = CRUX → Crux means the most important point.)
The crucial decision proved essential and made the mission successful.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crucialis' meaning 'of the cross,' derived from 'crux' (cross). The word originally referred to a crucial moment in astronomy or decision-making, later evolving to mean 'critical' or 'supremely important.'
Breakdown
cruc- (cross, from Latin crux) + -ial (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = crucial
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“She played a crucial role in the team's success.”
“This is the crucial moment for our company.”
“Making the right crucial decision is important.”
“It is crucial that we act quickly.”
“The detective found crucial information about the case.”
📝Examples
“The student's crucial mistake was forgetting to bring a pencil to the exam.”
“It's crucial to remember where you put your keys, unless you enjoy climbing through windows.”
“The CEO's speech at the conference was crucial for the company's future.”
“Environmental protection is crucial for future generations.”
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