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- [kri-teek]
- /krɪˈtik/
- /krɪˈtiːk/
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- [kri-teek]
- /krɪˈtik/
Definitions of critique word
- countable noun critique A critique is a written examination and judgment of a situation or of a person's work or ideas. 3
- noun critique a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work 3
- noun critique the act or art of criticizing 3
- noun critique a critical analysis or evaluation of a subject, situation, literary work, etc. 3
- noun critique the act or art of criticizing; criticism 3
- verb transitive critique to analyze and evaluate (a subject, literary work, etc.); criticize 3
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Origin of critique
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < French < Greek kritikḗ the art of criticism, noun use of feminine of kritikós critical, skilled in judging; replacing critic
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Parts of speech for Critique
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critique popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
critique usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for critique
noun critique
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
- appraisal — If you make an appraisal of something, you consider it carefully and form an opinion about it.
- editorial — an article in a newspaper or other periodical or on a website presenting the opinion of the publisher, writer, or editor.
verb critique
- assess — When you assess a person, thing, or situation, you consider them in order to make a judgment about them.
- criticise — criticize
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- appraise — If you appraise something or someone, you consider them carefully and form an opinion about them.
Antonyms for critique
noun critique
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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