crucial

adjective
UK: /ˈkruːʃəl/
US: /ˈkruːʃəl/

  1. Extremely important or necessary; vital for success.

    1. Water is crucial for life, we can't live without it.
    2. Planning is crucial if you want this project to be successful on time.

  2. Very important and having a big influence on what happens.

    1. This game is crucial to win the league.
    2. The next few weeks are crucial for the company's long-term survival.

Synonyms

vital essential critical pivotal key important

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crucial" in English means: Extremely important or necessary; vital for success., Very important and having a big influence on what happens..

The phonetic transcription of "crucial" is /ˈkruːʃəl/ in British English and /ˈkruːʃəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crucial": vital, essential, critical, pivotal, key, important.

Example usage of "crucial": "Water is crucial for life, we can't live without it.". More examples on the page.