analytical — using methods of analysis or able to analyze
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using methods of analysis or able to analyze
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My analytical friend can even analyze why pizza tastes better at 2 AM.
- The detective's analytical approach helped solve the mystery quickly.
- She's so analytical that she made a spreadsheet to choose her lunch.
analytical
ADJECTIVE[/ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl/]
using methods of analysis or able to analyze
She takes an analytical approach, breaking the problem into clear, logical steps.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'analytikos' meaning 'able to unloose or resolve', derived from 'analyein' (to break up or dissolve). The word entered English through French and Latin, becoming established in the 17th century.
Breakdown
analyze (from Greek 'analyein' - to break down/resolve) + -ical (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'relating to') = analytical
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📝Examples
“My analytical friend can even analyze why pizza tastes better at 2 AM.”
“The detective's analytical approach helped solve the mystery quickly.”
“She's so analytical that she made a spreadsheet to choose her lunch.”
“Analytical skills are essential in scientific research.”
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