different between criteria vs heartland

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?a??t???.i.?/
• Rhymes: -??i?
• Rhymes: -???i?

Noun

criteria

1. plural of criterion
   • For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.

criteria (plural criterias)

1. (nonstandard, proscribed) A single criterion.
   • For quotations using this term, see Citations:criteria.

Usage notes

• The word criteria is often treated as singular or even uncountable, but these uses are usually still considered incorrect, because the standard singular form is criterion. The standard and most common plural form is criteria; less common is criterions.

Derived terms

• Centor criteria
• criterial

References

Anagrams

• triceria

Dutch

Pronunciation

Noun

criteria

1. Plural form of criterium

Latin

Noun

criteria

1. nominative plural of criterion
2. accusative plural of criterion
3. vocative plural of criterion

English

Etymology

heart +? land

Noun

heartland (plural heartlands)

1. The central part of a region defined by geographical or non-geographical criteria, such as support for a political party, faith or similar.

2. The part of a region considered essential to the viability and survival of the whole.

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