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criterion.

criterion

9 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[krɪˈtɛ.ri.ɔn]Classical-Latin[kriˈtɛː.ri.on]
  1. criterion

    declension-2 · neuter
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Borrowed from Ancient Greek κριτήριον (kritḗrion).

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