All 7 Uses
critical
in
Jurassic Park
(Edited)
- Thus the attitude of pure scientists was fundamentally critical toward the work of applied scientists, and to industry in general.
p. xi.7 *critical = disapproving
- Despite the horror she had seen, she began to worry that she might be criticized for leaving the baby unguarded.
p. 28.4criticized = faultedstandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- And whenever we faced a critical matter such as this, we designed redundant systems.
p. 121.5 *critical = important
- Grant came over, and peered critically at the creature.
p. 122.7 *critically = with thoughtful examination
- When he opened his eyes he saw Muldoon peering critically at the stump.
p. 247.8
- No one will criticize you.
p. 343.6criticize = give opinions of what is wrong withstandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- He noticed that SAFETY/HEALTH and CRITICAL LOCKS might be important, too.
p. 388.5critical = important
Definitions:
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(critical as in: a critical problem) important, serious, or dangerous
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(2)
(critical as in: don't be so critical) finding fault and telling others; or tending to have unfavorable opinions
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(3)
(critical as in: critical acclaim) relating to careful analysis or thoughtful judgement of what is good and bad about something -- possibly from people whose job is to share their expert opinions in a given industry
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for more specialized senses of critical including those in mathematics and nuclear energy.