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criterion vs ideal

ideal vs criterion

criterion and ideal both are nouns.

criterion is not an adjective while ideal is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criterion Yes No No No
ideal Yes Yes No No
As nouns, ideal is a hypernym of criterion; that is, ideal is a word with a broader meaning than criterion:
  • criterion: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  • ideal: the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
criterion (noun) ideal (noun)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
criterion (adjective) ideal (adjective)
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
Difference between criterion and ideal

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