Definition of Critical

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Critical

Qualified to criticise, or pass judgment upon, literary or artistic productions.

Pertaining to criticism or the critic's art; of the nature of a criticism; accurate; as, critical knowledge; a critical dissertation.

Inclined to make nice distinctions, or to exercise careful judgment and selection; exact; nicely judicious.

Inclined to criticise or find fault; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.

Characterized by thoroughness and a reference to principles, as becomes a critic; as, a critical analysis of a subject.

Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis, turning point, or specially important juncture; important as regards consequences; hence, of doubtful issue; attended with risk; dangerous; as, the critical stage of a fever; a critical situation.

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Critical Quotations

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
Dalai Lama

Somewhere it is written that parents who are critical of other people's children and publicly admit they can do better are asking for it.
Erma Bombeck

The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.
Oscar Wilde

When an idea reaches critical mass there is no stopping the shift its presence will induce.
Marianne Williamson

Design is so critical it should be on the agenda of every meeting in every single department.
Tom Peters

When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

With the media, I could be quick and ugly and critical. I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve.
Payne Stewart

One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
Euripides

It is easier to be critical than correct.
Benjamin Disraeli

In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!
Morihei Ueshiba

Critical Translations

critical in Dutch is kritiek, hachelijk
Critical in German is kritisch, bedenklich
critical in Swedish is kritisk

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