Cri‐tique″ (krĭ‐tēk″), n. [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. κριτική (sc. τέχνη) the critical art, from κριτικόσ. See Critic.]
1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.]
2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and thorough analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's “Critique of Pure Reason.”
I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal.
Addison.
3. A critic; one who criticises.
A question among critiques in the ages to come.
Bp. Lincoln.