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critically

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kə.li/

The English word “critically” has 5 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a critical manner; with, or in terms of, criticism.
  2. In terms of critique, review, of or by critics
  3. With close discernment; accurately; exactly.
  4. At a crisis or critical time; in a situation, place, or condition of decisive consequence.
  5. Requiring immediate attention; likely to cause a collapse.

Etymology

From critical + -ly.

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