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Meaning of the word crucial in English

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crucial

US /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
UK /ˈkruː.ʃəl/
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Adjective

1.

extremely important, because everything else depends on it

Example:
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It is crucial that we act immediately.
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The decision was crucial for the company's future.
Synonym:
criticalpivotaldecisiveessentialvital
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