Criticize
/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/noun
To express disapproval of something by pointing out faults.
Did you know?Its deepest root is Greek krinein, “to separate, decide, judge,” the same root behind the eerie idea that language can act like a ritual of discernment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*krei-
“to sieve, separate, decide”
Ancient Greek
Greek
krinein
“to separate, distinguish, judge”
Ancient Greek
Greek
kritikós
“able to judge; skilled in discerning”
Late Latin
Latin
criticus
“critical, discerning”
French
French
critiquer
“to criticize, judge critically”
17th Century
English
criticize
“to judge or evaluate critically”