analytical

adj — 2 senses

analytical

adj

UK /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ · CA, US /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/

Etymology Compare with French analytique. See analysis.

1

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts

  • an analytical experiment
2

Using analytic reasoning as opposed to synthetic.

  • an analytical mind
Derived terms
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