Critically
Example: She critically analyzed the historical documents for accuracy.
Definition
"Critically" is an adverb used to describe the action of analyzing or evaluating something in a detailed, careful, and often skeptical manner, especially to judge its accuracy or quality, as in the phrase 'She critically analyzed the historical documents for accuracy.'
Etymology
The word "critically" derives from the adjective "critical," which comes from the Greek word 'kritikos,' meaning 'able to judge.' It entered English through Latin and French, gaining its adverb form to describe the manner of judgment or analysis. Did you know? The root 'krit-' is related to the act of separating or deciding, much like a judge's role.
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"Critically" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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