Critical
Critical adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.
Professional and critical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Professional" instead an adjective "Critical".
Professional
Professional adjective - Of or relating to or suitable as a profession.
Critical and professional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Critical" instead an adjective "Professional".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- These are all invariably upmarket professional-grade displays where color accuracy is critical.
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His dreams of professional football were also dashed when he snapped his ankle during a critical play in a State Championship game.
Source: Dream-Crushing Handicap -
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories added the Professional specialist, which upped the critical hit chance proportional to its level (and it caps at 100), and the Item World's Item Assembly can up the critical hit chance.
Source: Critical Hit
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