Critical period,

Definition of Critical period:

1. Duration during which a deficiency, error, or non-conformance can have catastrophic or long-term effects.

2. A period during someones development in which a particular skill or characteristic is believed to be most readily acquired.

Synonyms of Critical period

Critical point, Decisive point, Turning point, Crossroads, Critical period, Crux, ■■■■■■, Climacteric, Culmination, Height, Head, Moment of truth, Zero hour, Point of no return, Rubicon

How to use Critical period in a sentence?

1. The early adolescent years are a critical period for social skill development, especially for children at risk for social failure.