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crucial

The correct spelling is crucial.

How to pronounce crucial

/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
adjective

IPA: /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/

Say it like: Cru-sha-l

The correct spelling is crucial. Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important. For example: "A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower."

Usage Examples

A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower.

Delbert Wilkins is the most crucial pirate radio DJ in Brixton.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
  2. 2.Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
  3. 3.(Bermuda) Very good; excellent; particularly applied to reggae music.

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