[crit.ic] n [L criticus, fr. Gk kritikos, fr. kritikos able to discern or judge, fr. krinein] (1588) 1 a: one who expresses a reasoned opinion on any matter esp. 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
[2]critic n [Gk kritike art of the critic, fr. fem. of kritikos] (1656) 1 archaic: criticism
2. archaic: critique