Associations to the word «Crucial»

Wiktionary

CRUCIAL, adjective. Being essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
CRUCIAL, adjective. (archaic) Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
CRUCIAL, adjective. (slang) (chiefly Jamaica) Term of approval, particularly when applied to reggae music.

Dictionary definition

CRUCIAL, adjective. Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women".
CRUCIAL, adjective. Having crucial relevance; "crucial to the case"; "relevant testimony".
CRUCIAL, adjective. Of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence".

Wise words

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Hippocrates