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Word: Criticism
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from critic or Latin criticus+ -ism
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
Short Definition:expression of disapproval
Examples:- he received a lot of criticism
- he ignored the criticisms of his friends
Definition:
the analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
Short Definition:analysis and judgement of merits and faults of literary or artistic work
Examples:- alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories
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