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crucial

('kr/u//S//@/l )

adjective (a)

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis(adj.all)

Example:
A crucial moment in his career.
A crucial election.
A crucial issue for women.

Synonym:
important
Antonym:
noncrucial

source: wordnet30
Having the form of a cross; appertaining to a cross; cruciform; intersecting; as, crucial ligaments; a crucial incision.(adjective)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

having crucial relevance(adj.all)

Example:
Crucial to the case.

source: wordnet30
of the greatest importance(adj.all)

Example:
Crucial information.

Synonym:
all important, all-important, essential, of the essence

source: wordnet30

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