Kritisch
Example: De leraar is kritisch over ons huiswerk.
Definition
"Kritisch" describes a mindset or attitude characterized by careful evaluation and judgment, especially in philosophy. When someone is "kritisch," they analyze ideas or work thoughtfully, finding flaws or strengths to improve understanding or quality.
Etymology
The word "kritisch" comes from the Greek word "kritikos," meaning 'able to judge.' It entered Dutch through Latin "criticus" and German "kritisch." Did you know? The root links to the word 'critic,' highlighting its long-standing connection to judgment and evaluation.
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"Kritisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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