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Meaning of crucially
The primary meaning of "crucially" is to describe something that is extremely important or essential.
Etymology of crucially
The word "crucially" originates from the Latin word "crux," meaning cross, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective, and the adverbial suffix "-ly."
Historically, the word "crucial" was first used in the 17th century to describe a cross-shaped structure, and later it evolved to describe something that is extremely important or decisive.
Synonyms
vitally
essentially
fundamentally
critically
importantly
significantly
decisively
pivotal
key
central
necessary
indispensable
urgently
imperatively
urgently
necessarily
inherently
intrinsically
naturally
normally
characteristically
typically
inherently
crucially
momentously
seriously
gravely
highly
exceedingly
exceptionally
extraordinarily
remarkably
notably
noticeably
obviously
apparently
clearly
evidently
manifestly
patently
indisputably
unquestionably
undoubtedly
indisputably
inarguably
irrefutably
demonstrably
convincingly
persuasively
compellingly
forcefully
powerfully
potently
effectively
efficiently
productively
successfully
satisfactorily
adequately
sufficiently
abundantly
amply
copiously
plentifully
generously
liberally
handsomely
lavishly
profusely
extensively
widely
broadly
generally
usually
commonly
frequently
often
repeatedly
consistently
regularly
habitually
customarily
traditionally
conventionally
ordinarily
normally
typically
expectedly
predictably
foreseeably.
Definitions
- In a way that is extremely important or essential, used to emphasize that something is vital or decisive.
- In a manner that is critical or pivotal, used to describe a point or moment that is extremely important.
Usage Examples
- The new policy will be crucially important in determining the company's future success.
- It is crucially necessary to address the issue of climate change immediately.
- The team's victory was crucially dependent on the performance of their star player.
Antonyms
insignificantly
unimportantly
nonessentially
trivially
marginally
mildly
slightly
moderately
somewhat
fairly
reasonably
adequately
sufficiently
normally
usually
commonly
frequently
often
repeatedly
consistently
regularly
habitually
customarily
traditionally
conventionally
ordinarily
typically
expectedly
predictably
foreseeably
negligibly
imperceptibly
barely
hardly
scarcely
minimally
insignificantly
unnoticeably
unremarkably
unexceptionally
unremarkably
undistinguishably
unobtrusively
inconspicuously
unassumingly
modestly
humbly
lowly
meekly
mildly
temperately
calmly
peacefully
quietly
softly
gently
leniently
tolerantly
patiently
indulgently
permissively
liberally
freely
openly
loosely
laxly.