Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
critical faculty
noun
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈfæklti/
Definition
The mental capability that allows one to analyze and evaluate ideas, arguments, or situations critically.
Examples
- Developing your critical faculty can help you make better decisions.
- In philosophy classes, students are encouraged to refine their critical faculty.
- She used her critical faculty to dissect the arguments presented in the debate.
Meaning
The ability to think logically and assess the validity of concepts or beliefs.
Synonyms
- Analytical ability
- Critical thinking
- Judgment
