Criticality

//ˈkɹɪtɪˌkælɪti// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being critical. countable, uncountable

    "They weren't aware of the criticality of the situation."

  2. 2
    a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining wordnet
  3. 3
    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. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a state of critical urgency wordnet
  5. 5
    The point at which a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
criticalnessaccuracycircumstantialityconveniencecrucialitydelicacy

Example

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""We welcome U.S. reaffirmation of long-standing ties with Pakistan," Sharif's office said in response to remarks by White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday in which she underscored the criticality of Washington's ties with Islamabad regardless of its leader."

Etymology

From critical + -ity.

Related phrases

criticality accidentcriticality matrixdry criticalitywet criticalitychain reactionself sustaining

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