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Origin [BUTTON] Expand French Greek 1695-1705 1695-1705; < French < Greek kritikḗ the art of criticism, noun use of feminine of kritikós critical, skilled in judging; replacing critic Can be confused [BUTTON] Expand critic, criticism, critique. Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2015. Cite This Source Examples from the web for critique [BUTTON] Expand * To critique how the dinosaurs and monsters were drawn would be a futile exercise. * Afterwards join other artists in a gentle critique of the works. * Book reviewers are trained to evaluate and critique texts. * Have students discuss and critique each other's responses. * The more inventive are using philosophy and the arts to critique dominant business mindsets. * Other intellectuals found his critique of totalitarianism too harsh. * We've also been attracting new members among faculty who agree that the sustainability movement is ripe for critique. * In retrospect, my critique of modern psychiatry was probably too mild. * Let us critique it in the context of our overall academic success. * Don't look to the book, then, for an explanation of hiring trends in academe or for a critique of the faculty-labor system. British Dictionary definitions for critique [BUTTON] Expand critique /krɪˈtiːk/ noun 1. a critical essay or commentary, esp on artistic work 2. the act or art of criticizing Word Origin C17: from French, from Greek kritikē, from kritikos able to discern Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cite This Source Word Origin and History for critique [BUTTON] Expand n. 1702, restored French spelling of 17c. critick "art of criticism" (see critic), ultimately from Greek kritike tekhne "the critical art." 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Word of the Day Difficulty index for critique Many English speakers likely know this word Word Value for critique 19 21 Scrabble Words With Friends Quotes with critique Wagner's art is the most sensational self-portrayal and self- critique of German nature that it is... Thomas Mann Since philosophy now criticizes everything it comes across, a critique of philosophy would be... Friedrich Von Schlegel In its artless cruelty, Dallas is superior to any "intelligent" critique that can be made of it.... 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