Critical
Critical adjective - Of the greatest possible importance.
Usage example: this is the critical exam that will largely determine your college career
Elementary and critical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Elementary" instead an adjective "Critical".
Elementary
Elementary adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Critical and elementary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Critical" instead an adjective "Elementary".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- While Elementary has its strong points, Sherlock has the greater critical acclaim, more awards, more anticipation for its third season than Elementary has for its second, and is generally the better-known of the two.
Source: Dueling Works / Live-Action TV
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