adv

crucially

KROO-shuh-lee

Crucially (adv) means in a way that is essential to the outcome; most importantly. Example: “Crucially, the witness confirmed the time of the accident.”

adv

In a way that is essential to the outcome; most importantly.

"Crucially, the witness confirmed the time of the accident."

How to Use Crucially

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to point out the single most important fact in a situation.

Common pairings

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Word Forms

more crucially comparative, most crucially superlative

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_____, the witness confirmed the time of the accident.

Rhymes for crucially

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “crucially” mean?

The word “crucially” means in a way that is essential to the outcome; most importantly. In plain terms, used to point out the single most important fact in a situation.

How do you pronounce “crucially”?

“Crucially” is pronounced KROO-shuh-lee (/ˈkɹuːʃəli/ in IPA).

How do you use “crucially” in a sentence?

Here is “crucially” used in a sentence: “Crucially, the witness confirmed the time of the accident.”

What part of speech is “crucially”?

“Crucially” is an adverb.