Word: criticality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: crit
i
cal
i
ty
Definition: A disposition for purposeful thinking and acting guided by criteria that are considered to be contextually appropriate and that are expected to result in positive outcomes related to the purpose.
Morphemes:
Affix: critical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κριτικός
Language: grc
Decoded: kritikos
Meaning: of or for judging, able to discern
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -itātem
Language: la
Decoded: -itatem
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjective-forming suffix, especially of nominalized adjectives identifying groups of people as "those belonging to"