Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪkəl pɔɪnt/
noun a point at which a situation becomes very bad or very good
A1 In math, a critical point is where the derivative of a function is zero.
A2 When studying a novel, it is important to identify the critical points in the plot.
B1 During a project review, the team discussed the critical points that needed to be addressed.
B2 The success of the business plan depended on identifying and overcoming critical points in the market.
C1 The scientist's research paper highlighted several critical points that challenged existing theories.
C2 The negotiation reached a critical point where both parties had to make difficult decisions to move forward.
adjective having crucial importance or relevance
A1 Finding a critical point in a math problem can be challenging for beginners.
A2 In science class, we learned that temperature is a critical point for water to boil.
B1 It is important to identify the critical points in a project to ensure its success.
B2 The team discussed the critical points of the proposal before presenting it to the board.
C1 The CEO made a decision based on the critical points raised during the meeting.
C2 The diplomat's negotiation skills were put to the test at the critical point of the peace talks.
formal In mathematics, a critical point is a point on a curve where the derivative is either zero or undefined.
informal When you're graphing a function, look for the critical points to find where the function might have a maximum or minimum.
slang Dude, that's the critical point where everything went wrong in our plan.
figurative Reaching a critical point in a relationship can either make it stronger or lead to a breakup.
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