Definition of crucial

Overview of adj crucial

The adj crucial has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (6) crucial, important

(of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women")

2. (1) crucial

(having crucial relevance; "crucial to the case"; "relevant testimony")

3. all-important, all important, crucial, essential, of the essence

(of the greatest importance; "the all-important subject of disarmament"; "crucial information"; "in chess cool nerves are of the essence")