critique
critique Lexical Profile
critique Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A detailed analysis, assessment, and evaluation of something, especially a literary, artistic, philosophical, or political work.
"The professor wrote a thorough critique of the graduate student's thesis proposal."
The practice, art, or methodology of analyzing and judging the qualities and merits of works or ideas.
"The seminar focused on the methods of literary critique developed in the twentieth century."
• verb
To evaluate or analyze (a theory, practice, or creative work) in a detailed, systematic, and constructive manner.
"During the workshop, peers were asked to critique each other's essays for clarity and structure."
Word Nuance & Usage
Unlike "criticism" (noun) and "criticize" (verb), which often carry a negative connotation of fault-finding or disapproval, "critique" implies a balanced, systematic, and analytical evaluation that weighs both strengths and weaknesses.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 17th century from French critique, from Latin criticus, ultimately from Ancient Greek kritikos ("able to discern or judge"), from krinein ("to separate, decide, or judge").