Kilo Lingo

/ˈkɾitiko/

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Translation

critical

Word origin

From Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos ('able to judge'), from krinein ('to separate, to judge'). The same root gives English 'critic', 'critical' and 'criterion'.

Origin
Greek
Root
kritikos
English cognates
critic, critical, criterion

Grammar

Femininecritica
Masc pluralcriticos
Fem pluralcriticas

Examples

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The patient is in a critical condition.

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This is a critical moment for the company.

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His comment was very critical of the government.

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We reached a critical point in the negotiation.

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It is important to have a critical mind when facing the news.

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This word is part of lesson 35.