[ˈkrɪmɪnl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who has committed a crime
(e.g: these men are dangerous criminals)


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Origin:
late Middle English (as an adjective): from late Latin criminalis, from Latin crimen, crimin- (see crime)

[ˈkrɪmɪnl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to crime
(e.g: they are charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage)

- (of an action or situation) deplorable and shocking
(e.g: he may never fulfil his potential, and that would be a criminal waste)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as an adjective): from late Latin criminalis, from Latin crimen, crimin- (see crime)