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criticism vs textual criticism

textual criticism vs criticism

criticism and textual criticism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
criticism Yes No No No
textual criticism Yes No No No
As nouns, textual criticism is a hyponym of criticism; that is, textual criticism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than criticism:
  • criticism: a written evaluation of a work of literature
  • textual criticism: comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
criticism (noun) textual criticism (noun)
a serious examination and judgment of something comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
a written evaluation of a work of literature
Difference between criticism and textual criticism

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