/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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