critical: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 12 letter points · starts with C · ends with L
Meaning of critical
adj
Inclined to find fault or criticize.
Example: A good teacher is fair but critical.
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
Example: This is a critical moment.
Extremely important.
Example: It's critical that you deliver this on time.
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
Example: The movie was a critical success, but bombed at the box-office.
Source: Wiktionary — critical.
noun
A critical value, factor, etc.
critical hit
In breakdancing, a kind of airflare move in which the dancer hops from one hand to the other.
Listed forms: criticals.
Source: Wiktionary — critical.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for critical.
adjective
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
adjective
forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is critical in our word lists?
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Letter-value score of critical
C(3) + R(1) + I(1) + T(1) + I(1) + C(3) + A(1) + L(1) = 12 points.
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Anagrams of critical
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from critical
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