Of a patient condition involving unstable vital signs and a prognosis that predicts the condition could worsen; or, a patient condition that requires urgent treatment in an intensive care or critical care medical facility.
Inclined to find fault or criticize.
Relating to criticism or careful analysis, such as literary or film criticism.
Likely to go out of control if disturbed, that is, opposite of stable.
Of the point (in temperature, reagent concentration etc.) where a nuclear or chemical reaction becomes self-sustaining.
Extremely important.
Of a temperature that is equal to the temperature of the critical point of a substance, i.e. the temperature above which the substance cannot be liquefied.
Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
A critical value, factor, etc.
In breakdancing, a kind of airflare move in which the dancer hops from one hand to the other.
Of only moderate severity; not strict.
Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
Not serious or dangerous.
Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected.
Gentle and not easily angered.
Not overly felt or seriously intended.
Acting gently and without causing harm.
A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale