noncritical

adjective

non·​crit·​i·​cal ˌnän-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce noncritical (audio)
Synonyms of noncriticalnext
: not critical: such as
a
: not marked by or given to criticism
a supportive, noncritical family/environment
b
: not indispensable or vital
noncritical components of the aircraft

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Wok n Roll 200 NE Barry Road Eight critical violations and six noncritical violations were found during a June 9 inspection. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 The man stabbed one of the deputies, who was taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries, according to the department. Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 The agency added that two teenage patients were treated for injuries and that one was transported to a hospital with noncritical injuries related to the bear encounter. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 16 June 2026 SLOs focus teams on what truly impacts reliability, reduce noise from noncritical issues, and create clear priorities—improving system stability without overloading engineering teams. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncritical

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncritical was in 1838

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“Noncritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncritical. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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