Main Entry:

¹crit·ic

Pronunciation:

\ˈkri-tik\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos, from kritikos able to discern or judge, from krinein

Date:

1588

1 a: one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique b: one who engages often professionally in the analysis, evaluation, or appreciation of works of art or artistic performances2: one given to harsh or captious judgment