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non-critic

|non-crit-ic|

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/nɑn-ˈkrɪtɪk/

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/nɒn-ˈkrɪtɪk/

non-judgmental person

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-critic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'critic,' which comes from the Greek word 'kritikos,' meaning 'able to discern or judge.'

Historical Evolution

'Critic' evolved from the Greek word 'kritikos' to the Latin 'criticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'critic.' The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-critic.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'critic' meant 'able to discern or judge,' and 'non-critic' was formed to denote someone who does not engage in such activities.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who does not engage in criticism or does not express critical opinions.

As a non-critic, she preferred to enjoy the movie without analyzing it.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41