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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

  1. (uncountable) The art of criticism.
  2. (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under its control (either through direct management or a contractual relationship) to close ticket offices will be withdrawn, following a devas[ta]ting critique by Transport Focus on the proposal's shortcomings. 2023 November 15, Industry Insider [pseudonym], “Outbreak of Common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:
  3. (countable) A point made to criticize something.
    • Bob liked most of my presentation, but offered three minor critiques.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
critiques Number=Plur lexicographic

Antonyms

applause · plaudit · encomium · tribute · accolade

Deriveds

self-critique · transcendental critique · immanent critique

Holonyms

scolding

Hypernyms

statement · observation

Hyponyms

vituperation · reproach · jobation · cavil · denigration · rebuke · down the banks · lecture · upbraiding · slating · objurgation · monishment · rant · scorcher · admonition · invective

Relateds

critic · criticize · offense

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)

critique en · VERB · 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

  1. To review something; to criticize.
    • Newly declassified documents from the FBI reveal how the US federal agency under J Edgar Hoover monitored the activities of dozens of prominent African American writers for decades, devoting thousands of pages to detailing their activities and critiquing their work. 2015 February 9, Alison Flood, “FBI monitored and critiqued African American writers for decades”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC:
    • On Tuesday, in what was unquestionably the most quintessential MSNBC moment I caught this week, a protester heckled correspondent Katy Tur for mentioning looting and she conceded that he was right to critique the media’s fascination with that aspect of recent events. 2020 June 5, Judy Berman, “Where You Watch George Floyd Protests Matters. Here’s Why.”, in Time, New York, N.Y.: Time Inc., →ISSN, →OCLC:
    • But as this quartet of women filmmakers make new contributions to a very old genre, they’re united […] in critiquing the frontier illusion itself, the fantasy that fleeing toward the next horizon offers riches as well as freedom from the waste and damage left behind. 2021 April 19, Jordan Kisner, “The Western Rides Again”, in Jeffrey Goldberg, editor, The Atlantic, Washington, D.C.: The Atlantic Monthly Group, →ISSN, →OCLC:
    • While many commented on the sweet nature of the video, others were quick to critique her parenting choice, with one saying: "Giving food like this to a child is child abuse." 2017 April 15, “Kelly Clarkson accused of 'child abuse' for feeding two-year-old daughter Nutella”, in Independent.ie, retrieved 18 May 2021:
    • American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten critiqued standardized testing Thursday – and specifically cited the racial makeup of heavily Asian Stuyvesant High School as an example of what’s wrong with the system. 2021 May 13, Selim Algar, “Teachers union chief cites Stuyvesant HS in ripping standardized testing”, in New York Post, retrieved 18 May 2021:
    • I want you to critique this new idea of mine.

Forms

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critiques Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
critiqued Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
critiqued Tense=Past lexicographic
critiquing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Deriveds

countercritique · self-critique · critiquable · autocritique · anticritique · uncritiqued · recritique · metacritique

Translations (16)

fi arvioida (To review something) · mi arohaehae (To review something) · el γράφω κριτική (To review something) · tr gözden geçirmek (To review something) · th วิจารณ์ (To review something) · sk posúdiť (To review something) · fi arvostella (To review something) · bg пиша критика (To review something) · tr eleştirmek (To review something) · sk recenzovať (To review something) · pt criticar (To review something) · ru рецензи́ровать (To review something) · fr faire la critique (To review something) · ru критикова́ть (To review something) · sk posudzovať (To review something) · yi קריטיקירן (To review something)

critique en · NOUN · etymology 2

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of critic (“one who criticizes”).
    alt of critic
    • a question amongst critiques in the ages to come 1625, John Williams, Great Britains Salomon (sermon)

Forms

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critiques Number=Plur lexicographic

Antonyms

applause · plaudit · encomium · tribute · accolade

Holonyms

scolding

Hypernyms

statement · observation

Hyponyms

vituperation · reproach · jobation · cavil · denigration · rebuke · down the banks · lecture · upbraiding · slating · objurgation · monishment · rant · scorcher · admonition · invective

Relateds

criticize · offense

Synonyms

critique · criticism · stricture · handbagging · slam · dressing-down · animadversion · criticization