Criticality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪtɪˌkælɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Criticality is a noun meaning The state of being critical.
Meaning
The state of being critical.
More Meanings
- (physics) The point at which a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining.
- (education) A disposition for purposeful thinking and acting guided by criteria that are considered to be contextually appropriate and that are expected to result in positive outcomes related to the purpose.
Example Sentences
They weren't aware of the criticality of the situation.
Word Forms
- criticalities
Synonyms for criticality
Depending on context, synonyms include criticalness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include significance, importance, important, relevance, organized, urgency.
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