criticism
|crit-i-cism|
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/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
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/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
judgment or analysis
Etymology
'criticism' originates from the Greek word 'kritikos,' which means 'able to discern or judge.'
'kritikos' transformed into the Latin word 'criticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'criticism' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of judging,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disapproval or analysis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
The film received a lot of criticism from the audience.
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Noun 2
the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.
Literary criticism is an important part of understanding a text.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35