ETYM French crucial, from Latin crux, crucis, cross, torture. Related to Cross.
1. Having crucial relevance; SYN. relevant.
2. Having the power or quality of deciding; SYN. deciding, determinant, determinative, determining.
3. Of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; SYN. important.
That decides; decisive
ETYM Cf. French décisif. Related to Decision.
1. Characterized by decision and firmness.
2. Determining or having the power to determine an outcome.
3. Unmistakable.
ETYM French, from Latin vitalis, from vita life; akin to vivere to live. Related to Vivid.
1. Existing as a manifestation of life.
2. Having or characterized by life.
3. Performing an essential function in the living body; SYN. life-sustaining.
4. Relating to the chief data about lives.
To a crucial degree.
1. To an indisputable degree.
2. With finality; conclusively.
3. With firmness; SYN. resolutely.