/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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Meaning
Saying what is wrong with someone or something; also very important or very serious.
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Word origin
From Greek kritikos, meaning able to judge, from krinein, to decide.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- krinein
- English cognates
- critic, crisis, criterion
Examples
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'Critical of' someone means often saying what they do wrong.
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Here critical means extremely important.
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In hospital language, a critical condition is very serious.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 12: critical, appeal, crane and 4 more words.