Noncritical: meaning, definitions and examples
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noncritical
[ nɒnˈkrɪtɪkəl ]
general use
The term 'noncritical' refers to something that is not essential or does not require immediate attention. It is often used in various fields such as medicine and project management to describe situations, tasks, or components that do not pose a significant risk or impact if neglected. For example, in healthcare, a noncritical condition is one that is stable and does not necessitate urgent intervention. In project management, a noncritical task is one that can be delayed without affecting the overall timeline of the project.
Synonyms
insignificant, minor, secondary.
Examples of usage
- The motherboard issue is noncritical and can be addressed later.
- Her noncritical assessment of the situation helped us focus on the main problems.
- In the noncritical stage of the project, we can reallocate resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "noncritical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não crítico
🇮🇳 गैर-आवश्यक
🇩🇪 nicht kritisch
🇮🇩 tidak kritis
🇺🇦 некритичний
🇵🇱 niekrytyczny
🇯🇵 非重要な
🇫🇷 non critique
🇪🇸 no crítico
🇹🇷 kritik olmayan
🇰🇷 비판적이지 않은
🇸🇦 غير حرج
🇨🇿 nekritický
🇸🇰 nekritický
🇨🇳 非关键的
🇸🇮 nekritičen
🇮🇸 ekki mikilvægt
🇰🇿 критикалық емес
🇬🇪 არაკრიტიკული
🇦🇿 kritik olmayan
🇲🇽 no crítico
Etymology
The word 'noncritical' is formed by the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'critical.' The term 'critical' comes from the Greek 'kritikos,' which means 'able to judge,' and it has evolved to describe crucial situations that require decisive action. The prefix 'non-' has been used in English since the 15th century to denote negation or absence. The combination of these elements likely emerged in the 20th century as specialized language developed in various professional fields, allowing for a clearer distinction between essential and nonessential elements in both medical and project management contexts. This evolution highlights the growing need to manage priorities and the recognition that not all tasks or issues carry the same weight of urgency or importance.