'EU-critical' originates from the combination of 'EU,' an abbreviation for 'European Union,' and 'critical,' derived from the Greek word 'kritikos,' meaning 'able to discern or judge.'

'Critical' changed from the Greek word 'kritikos' to the Latin 'criticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'critical.'

Initially, 'critical' meant 'able to discern or judge,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.'