acritical
|a-crit-i-cal|
C2
/əˈkrɪtɪkəl/
lacking judgment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acritical' originates from the Greek word 'akritikos', where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'kritikos' meant 'able to judge'.
Historical Evolution
'akritikos' transformed into the Latin word 'acriticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'acritical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to judge', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not critical; lacking the ability or inclination to make judgments or evaluations.
His acritical acceptance of the proposal surprised everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 01:21