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crucially Antonyms

Opposite of crucially

Because the opposite of crucially shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that is decisive or of vital importance to the success or failure of something.

Usage Example

"Communication relies insignificantly on both speaking clearly and listening attentively."

Strongest
insignificantly
trivially
negligibly
Strong
incidentally
marginally

• adverb (Context 2)

Used to emphasize the most important or decisive point in a statement or argument.

Usage Example

"The new software is faster, easier to navigate, and, incidentally, much more secure than the previous version."

Strong
incidentally

Similar words to crucially

Words similar to crucially shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

vitally
critically
above all
decisively
importantly
essentially
significantly
indispensably
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