Crucial meaning

What does “crucial” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“crucial” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis.

crucial

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
“a crucial moment in his career”
“a crucial election”
Synonymsimportant
Oppositesnoncrucial
having crucial relevance
“crucial to the case”
“relevant testimony”
of the greatest importance
“the all-important subject of disarmament”
“crucial information”
Synonymsall-important all important essential of the essence

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University