cruciale — meaning in English

English meaning

• crucial adj Extremely important; essential to the outcome of something.
• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• momentous adj Of great importance, especially because of lasting consequences.
• pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.

Senses

cruciale is used for these senses in English:

• crucial Essential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
• crucial (archaic) Cruciform or cruciate; cross-shaped.
• key A crucial step or requirement.
• momentous Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
• pivotal Being of crucial importance; central, key.

key — full definition

1. noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
2. noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
3. noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
4. noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
5. noun In music, the set of related notes a piece is built around, giving it its overall tonal centre.

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