critique en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- audio Non-native
- /kɹəˈtiːk/ (New-Zealand)
- /kɹɪˈtiːk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /kɹɪˈtiːk/ (Australia)
- /kɹɪˈtik/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French critique, from New Latin critica (“critique”), feminine of criticus (“critical”); see critic.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The art of criticism.
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(countable) An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.
I ſhould as ſoon expect to ſee a Critique on the Poſie of a Ring, as on the Inſcription of a Medal.
a. 1720 (date written), [Joseph Addison], “Dialogue III. A Parallel between the Ancient and Modern Medals.”, in Dialogues upon the Usefulness of Ancient Medals. […], [London]: [s.n.], published 1726, →OCLC, page 153:The Department for Transport has conceded that the instruction to the train operators under its control (either through direct management or a contractual relationship) to close ticket offices will be withdrawn, following a devas[ta]ting critique by Transport Focus on the proposal's shortcomings.
2023 November 15, Industry Insider [pseudonym], “Outbreak of Common Sense”, in RAIL, number 996, page 68:I did not always agree with Malcolm X, specifically his critiques of Dr [Martin Luther] King and of the philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
2015 February 20, Jesse Jackson, “In the Ferguson era, Malcolm X’s courage in fighting racism inspires more than ever”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 25 Mar 2017:
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(countable) A point made to criticize something.
Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| critiques | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
applause · plaudit · encomium · tribute · accolade
Deriveds
self-critique · transcendental critique · immanent critique
Holonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
vituperation · reproach · jobation · cavil · denigration · rebuke · down the banks · lecture · upbraiding · slating · objurgation · monishment · rant · scorcher · admonition · invective
Relateds
Synonyms
censure · critique · onus · dispraise · criticism · blame · stricture · animadversion · handbagging · censure · panning · reprehension · critique · stricture · slam · criticism · dressing-down · animadversion · castigation · admonishment · chastisement · brickbatting · dispraise · criticism · vituperation · criticization · castigation · discommendation
Translations (37)
fr critique (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · gd lèirmheas (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · fi arvostelu (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · ba тәнҡит (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · th บทวิจารณ์ (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · ca crítica (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · sk kritika (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · sh krìtika (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · bg критична статия (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · bg критика (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · ru кри́тика (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · sk recenzia (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · el κριτική (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · pt crítica ((countable) point made to criticize something) · pt crítica (art of criticism) · mi arohaehae (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · tr kritik (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · pt crítica (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · de Kritik (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · ru реце́нзия (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · he ביקורת (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · hi समीक्षा (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · sh крѝтика (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · ga beachtaíocht (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · cs kritika (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · es crítica (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · pl krytyka (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · hi मीमांसा (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · tr eleştiri (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · yi קריטיק (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · mi arotakenga (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · fi kritiikki (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · pl recenzja (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · tr inceleme yazısı (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · az tənqid (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · tr tenkit (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed) · sk posudok (essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed)