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crucial

adjective

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
L
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

    “a crucial moment in his career”

adjective

  1. of the greatest importance

    “the all-important subject of disarmament”

adjective

  1. having crucial relevance

    “crucial to the case”

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Example Sentences

a crucial moment in his career
a crucial election
a crucial issue for women
the all-important subject of disarmament
crucial information
in chess cool nerves are of the essence
crucial to the case

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