Dictionary Entry
crucial
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important.
In a Sentence
“A secure supply of crude oil is crucial for any modern nation, let alone a superpower.”
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