critical (EN)

adjective

adjective “critical”

1. often finding faults or reasons to complain
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   His critical nature often made it hard for him to enjoy movies without pointing out every flaw.
2. extremely important for something
   Drinking enough water is critical for staying healthy.
3. (in film or literature) related to professional criticism
   Her critical review of the novel highlighted both its strengths and weaknesses.
4. describing a medical situation where there is a high risk of death or serious complications
   After the accident, she was rushed to the hospital in a critical state.
5. referring to a point where a nuclear reaction becomes self-sustaining
   Once the uranium reached its critical mass, the scientists had to proceed with extreme caution to avoid an uncontrolled chain reaction.
6. describing a specific temperature in physics above which a substance cannot turn into a liquid
   When water reaches its critical temperature of 374°C, it can no longer be converted into a liquid, no matter how much pressure is applied.