I. ˈkri-tik noun
Etymology: Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos, from kritikos able to discern or judge, from krinein
Date: 1588
1.
a. : one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter especially involving a judgment of its value, truth, righteousness, beauty, or technique
b. : one who engages often professionally in the analysis, evaluation, or appreciation of works of art or artistic performances
2. : one given to harsh or captious judgment
II. noun
Etymology: Greek kritikē art of the critic, from feminine of kritikos
Date: 1651
1. archaic : criticism
2. archaic : critique