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critiquea detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory

Pronunciation (IPA): /krɪˈtiːk/

Korean meaning: 비평, 비판적 분석

Korean pronunciation: 크리**틱**

Example Sentences

  • My mom's critique of my cooking was so detailed, she even analyzed the salt-to-pepper ratio.
  • The art student's critique of the Mona Lisa: 'She needs better lighting for her selfie.'
  • The literary critique revealed hidden themes in the novel.

critique

NOUN

//krɪˈtiːk//

a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory

critique concept
💡 Concept

An art expert provides detailed critique of the painting's composition

critique rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her critique of antique art reveals ancient technique

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/krɪˈtiːk/
🇬🇧 UK/krɪˈtiːk/

🌳Etymology

Rootcrit
Suffix--ique

Origin

From French 'critique', which derives from Greek 'kritikos' meaning 'able to discern or judge', related to 'krinein' meaning 'to separate or judge'. The word entered English in the 17th century through French.

🎵Rhyme

uniquetechniqueantiqueboutique
unique
technique
antique
boutique

🔗Collocations

harsh critique
peer critique
constructive critique
critique methodology
detailed critique
critique session

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's critique of my cooking was so detailed, she even analyzed the salt-to-pepper ratio.

😄 Fun example

The art student's critique of the Mona Lisa: 'She needs better lighting for her selfie.'

The literary critique revealed hidden themes in the novel.

Students must critique each other's presentations during the workshop.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

criticismanalysisevaluationassessmentreview

Antonyms

praiseapprovalendorsement

Related

criticalcriticcriterioncriticize

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