noun. The quality, state, or degree of being of the highest importance.

noun. undefined

noun. The point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining.

noun. The state of a substance or system at its critical point.

noun. The quality of being critical.

noun. A critical idea or observation.

noun. The state of being critical

noun. 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.

noun. The point at which a nuclear reaction becomes self-sustaining

noun. a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining

noun. a state of critical urgency