Critical: meaning, definitions and examples
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critical
[ ˈkrɪtɪk(ə)l ]
thinking
expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments. Expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art.
Synonyms
disapproving, fault-finding, judgmental
Examples of usage
- critical remarks
- critical analysis of a novel
Translations
Translations of the word "critical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 crítico
🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण
🇩🇪 kritisch
🇮🇩 kritis
🇺🇦 критичний
🇵🇱 krytyczny
🇯🇵 重要な
🇫🇷 critique
🇪🇸 crítico
🇹🇷 kritik
🇰🇷 중요한
🇸🇦 حرج
🇨🇿 kritický
🇸🇰 kritický
🇨🇳 关键的
🇸🇮 kritičen
🇮🇸 gagnrýninn
🇰🇿 сыншыл
🇬🇪 კრიტიკული
🇦🇿 tənqidi
🇲🇽 crítico
Etymology
The word 'critical' originated from the Middle English word 'critic' and the Old French word 'crite', both of which ultimately derive from the Latin word 'criticus', meaning 'able to discern or judge'. The modern usage of 'critical' dates back to the 16th century, evolving from the sense of 'involving or exercising careful judgment' to its current meanings of 'expressing adverse comments' and 'having crucial importance'.
See also: critically, criticism, criticizable, criticize, criticizing, critics.