Analytical
adjective /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ — Using systematic logical examination
Definition
Relating to or using analysis — the methodical examination of parts to understand the whole. An analytical mind breaks things down to understand how they work.
Beyond the definition
The intelligence that cannot help asking 'why'. Analytical thinking is not cold — it is the discipline of not accepting the first answer.
Origin & history
From Greek 'analytikos' (able to loosen) — from 'analyein' (to unloose, to resolve). Analysis is the loosening of complexity into its components.
Example sentences
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Her analytical approach to the problem identified three causes no one had noticed.
He was deeply analytical — he couldn't accept a feeling without understanding its source.
Analytical thinking is not opposed to creativity. It is how creativity avoids self-deception.
How to use it
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Choose “Analytical” when the meaning fits your context: Relating to or using analysis — the methodical examination of parts to understand the whole. An analytical mind breaks things down to understand how they work.
Synonyms
logical, systematic, methodical, diagnostic, rigorous
Antonyms
intuitive, impressionistic, vague
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Questions about this word
What does "Analytical" mean?
Analytical is adjective meaning: Using systematic logical examination. Relating to or using analysis — the methodical examination of parts to understand the whole. An analytical mind breaks things down to understand how they work.
Where does the word "Analytical" come from?
From Greek 'analytikos' (able to loosen) — from 'analyein' (to unloose, to resolve). Analysis is the loosening of complexity into its components.