: prior to the development of critical capacity.

What is precritical?

precritical. / (priːˈkrɪtɪkəl) / adjective. of, relating to, or occurring during the period preceding a crisis or a critical state or conditiona precritical phase of a disease.

What is pre critical approach?

2. The Precritical Response. Deals with the senses and the emotions of the “common reader” Focuses on initial responses not on technical skills of criticism. May be characterized as the fuel that sparks the critical response.