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Crucially: meaning, definitions and examples

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crucially

 

[ ˈkruːʃəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

important moments

Crucially is an adverb that signifies something of vital importance or essential significance. It highlights the decisive factor or moment that has a substantial impact on the outcome or understanding of a situation. Often used to stress critical components in arguments, discussions, or analyses, this term underlines what is pivotal to consider. This word is commonly employed when referring to key decisions or events that shape circumstances.

Synonyms

decisively, essentially, importantly

Examples of usage

  • Crucially, we need to address the issue.
  • The data, crucially, supports our hypothesis.
  • She understood, crucially, the importance of teamwork.

Translations

Translations of the word "crucially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crucialmente

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण रूप से

🇩🇪 entscheidend

🇮🇩 pentingnya

🇺🇦 критично

🇵🇱 kluczowo

🇯🇵 重要なことに

🇫🇷 crucialement

🇪🇸 crucialmente

🇹🇷 kritik olarak

🇰🇷 중요하게

🇸🇦 بشكل حاسم

🇨🇿 rozhodně

🇸🇰 kľúčovo

🇨🇳 至关重要地

🇸🇮 ključno

🇮🇸 mikilvægt

🇰🇿 маңызды түрде

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვნად

🇦🇿 vacib şəkildə

🇲🇽 crucialmente

Etymology

The word 'crucially' derives from the adjective 'crucial,' which has its roots in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'crucialis,' meaning 'cross' or 'of the cross.' This is connected to the Latin word 'crux,' which translates directly to 'cross.' At that time, something deemed crucial was considered to be at a crossroads or a point at which one must make a critical decision. Over time, the term evolved to describe anything of significant importance, particularly in decision-making contexts. By the late 19th century, 'crucially' emerged as a direct adverbial form, emphasizing the critical nature of certain elements in arguments, discussions, or events that could lead to important conclusions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,553, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.