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critics


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who offers opinions, judgments, or reviews on something, typically the arts.

    - "The art critic praised the new exhibition."
    - "The literary critic gave a scathing review of the novel."
  • noun

    A person who passes judgment or gives opinions about other people, their actions, or their work.

    - "She was a harsh critic of her colleagues' ideas."
    - "The teacher acted as a critic, providing feedback on students' essays."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with critics
rites , sights , fights , ights , delights
Variants
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critic , critics , form critic , form criticism , form criticisms , form critics , textual critic , textual critics
Etymology
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From Old French critiquer, from Latin critica ‘rhetoric, criticism,’ from kritikos, from kritikos ‘judgmental’.


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  1. The word 'critic' comes from the Greek word 'kritikos', meaning 'judgmental'.

  2. The term 'film critic' gained popularity during the silent film era, as critics wrote reviews that accompanied the films in newspapers.

  3. The first known recorded use of the term 'literary critic' was in 1512.

  4. In ancient Greece, critics were known as 'sophists' and were highly respected for their wisdom and knowledge.


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  1. Review: A written or spoken assessment of a product, service, or performance.

  2. Evaluation: The process of judging the quality, value, or significance of something.

  3. Analysis: The examination and interpretation of information to discover underlying meaning, relationships, or trends.


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Critics have played an essential role in various fields, including art, literature, music, and film. They provide valuable insights and analyses, helping audiences to better understand and appreciate the works. Critics can also influence public opinion and shape cultural discourse.

How to Memorize "critics"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting in front of a painting, studying it intently and writing down their thoughts and opinions.
    - Visualize a group of people in a room, discussing and debating the merits of a recently released movie.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'critic' with 'appraisal' or 'assessment'.
    - Think of a critic as someone who provides an expert opinion or analysis.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'critic' with the phrase 'Critically Reviewing Information Can Lead To Knowledge'.


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