Critical
/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Critical
noun
adjective
- Inclined to find fault or criticize
"A good teacher is fair but critical."
- Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
"This is a critical moment."
- Extremely important.
"It's critical that you deliver this on time."
- Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
"The movie was a critical success, but bombed at the box-office."
- Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.
"The patient's condition is critical."
Anagrams of Critical
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
c3
r1
i1
t1
i1
c3
a1
l1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Critical
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Critical"
Critical is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Critical" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "critical" is a medium-scoring word.