Etymology

criteria

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Today it means: A single criterion. Full definition →

Ancient Greek -ον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from-ον
  2. English todaycriteria

The plural form of criterion, formed according to the Ancient Greek -ον (-on) → -α (-a) pluralisation pattern.

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