a critical analysis of Melville's writings.
a critical attitude.
a critical dissertation.
a critical element of the plan.
a critical illness.
a critical point in the campaign.
a critical reading.
a critical shortage of food.
a critical temperature of water is 100 degrees C--its boiling point at standard atmospheric pressure.
an illness at the critical stage.
critical acclaim.
critical mass.
critical medical supplies.
go critical.
of vital interest.
the critical test.
vital for a healthy society.