crucialitem

noun

UK /ˈkruː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.təm/

US /ˈkruː.ʃəl ˈaɪ.təm/

A crucial item is something very important that you really need.

The map was a crucial item for our hike in the woods.

SYNONYMS

essential necessity must-have vital thing key object

RELATED WORDS

important needed necessary priority requirement

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A thing that is needed to finish a task successfully.

Water is a crucial item for the camping trip.

3. A very important object in a game or story.

The golden key was the crucial item that opened the treasure chest.

4. Something you must not forget to bring.

Her medicine was a crucial item in her travel bag.