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kritik en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /kɹɪˈtiːk/

Etymology

Borrowed from German Kritik.

Meanings

1. In formal debating, an argument that challenges a certain mindset or assumption made by the opposing team, often from the perspective of critical theory, rather than dealing directly with the topic under debate.
   • Too much debate theory is based on power rather than reason. Kritiks are used as big sticks to avoid one of the duties closely associated with debating — research. 2002, Kenneth T. Broda-Bahm, Perspectives in Controversy, page 300:
   • You can make most theory answers without cards, but some cards do exist which specifically criticize kritiks on a theoretical basis. 2011, N. Andre Cossette, The Art of Debate: 12th Edition, page 123:

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