Definition

Not essential or important; not having a significant impact or effect.

Example

The meeting discussed noncritical issues that could wait until next week.

Conversation

I heard that the meeting today is noncritical, so we might not need to stress about it.

That's a relief! I was worried I would miss something important.

Yeah, let's just go and see what they say, it should be fine.

Exactly! I prefer days like this when there's less pressure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncritical → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "critical" (from Greek "kritikos", meaning able to judge). The word "noncritical" means not able to judge or not involving a critical situation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'able to judge' ('kritikos') — that's why noncritical means something that is not judged as important.

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