How Do You Spell CRITERIONAL?

Pronunciation: [kɹa͡ɪtˈi͡əɹɪˌɒnə͡l] (IPA)

The word "criterional" is spelled with the suffix "-al" which means "of or relating to". The root word "criterion" refers to a standard or principle by which to judge or evaluate something. The spelling of "criterional" follows the pattern of adding the suffix "-al" to the end of the root word. It is pronounced as /kraɪtəriənəl/, with the stress on the second syllable. This word is not commonly used and "criteria" or "criterial" may be more frequently seen or heard.

CRITERIONAL Meaning and Definition

1. Criterional is an adjective used to describe something that follows or relates to a criterion. The term criterion refers to a standard or principle used to make judgments or evaluations. Therefore, criterional is connected to the application or adherence to these standards or principles when assessing or comparing different aspects or entities.

   In a more specific sense, criterional can describe things that are used as criteria or are themselves the basis for establishing criteria. It can denote that a particular element plays a crucial role in the process of determining the suitability, quality, or acceptance of something. For instance, in academic writing, the criterional aspects of an essay may include the inclusion of proper citations, coherent arguments, and accurate research.

   Additionally, criterional can also refer to the consistency with which a specific criteria is met. If something adheres closely to the established criteria, it can be considered highly criterional. On the other hand, if it fails to meet the criteria or deviates significantly from it, it could be termed as non-criterional or subcriterional.

   Overall, criterional describes the alignment or conformity with established guidelines or standards, and signifies the importance of criteria in making assessments, evaluations or comparisons.

Common Misspellings for CRITERIONAL

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Etymology of CRITERIONAL

The word "criterional" is derived from the noun "criterion", which originates from the Greek word "kriterion" meaning "a means of judging or deciding". The suffix "-al" is then added to form the adjective "criterional", which denotes something related to or governed by criteria.

Similar spelling words for CRITERIONAL

• criterion,
• criterial.