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crucialextremely important or necessary for achieving something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: extremely important or necessary for achieving something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkruːʃəl/

Korean meaning: 매우 중요한, 결정적인, 핵심적인

Korean pronunciation: 크루-셜 (강세: 크루)

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

crucial concept
💡 Concept

Life-or-death critical moment

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crucial rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Crucial manual guidance leads to gradual mastery!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkruːʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkruːʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefix없음-
Rootcruci-
Suffix--al

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.'

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The student's crucial mistake was forgetting to bring a pencil to the exam.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

essentialvitalcriticalimportantsignificant

Antonyms

unimportanttrivialinsignificant

Related

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