crucial
/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adjective B2- Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital. · The battle of Tali-Ihantala in 1944 is one of the crucial moments in the history of Finland.· A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower.
- Very good; excellent; particularly applied to reggae music. · Delbert Wilkins is the most crucial pirate radio DJ in Brixton.
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“You did not ask for particulars on any point which appeared to you to be crucial?”
This brings us to a crucial question about the future of our educational system.
Finally, I want to give you some crucial advice about failure and making mistakes.
Furthermore, this constant mental gymnastics severely disrupts the process of memory consolidation, which is crucial for long-term retention.
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