analyse — to examine something in detail in order to discover more about it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine something in detail in order to discover more about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænəlaɪz/
Example Sentences
- My mom can analyse my mood just by looking at how much I eat.
- The detective needs to analyse all the evidence before solving the case.
- I spent hours trying to analyse why my plant died, only to realize I forgot to water it.
analyse
VERB[/ˈænəlaɪz/]
to examine something in detail in order to discover more about it
a female scientist in a lab coat holds up a test tube filled with colorful liquid, examining it closely through a magnifying glass. She points at specific details while taking notes on a clipboard with her other hand. Behind her, charts and graphs are displayed on monitors showing data patterns and results. Her research assistant leans in to observe the same sample, nodding as discoveries are made. Microscopes, beakers, and measurement tools fill the laboratory workspace around them. examining something in detail in order to discover more about it
Analyse to realize, then summarize!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'analusis', meaning 'to unravel' or 'to break down'. The term originally referred to the process of systematically decomposing something complex into its constituent parts, much like unraveling a tangled thread to understand its structure.
Breakdown
ana- (up, back) + lusis (to loosen, dissolve) = to loosen up or break apart. The prefix 'ana-' indicates a reversal or upward direction, while 'lusis' comes from the Greek root meaning to dissolve or undo.
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📝Examples
“My mom can analyse my mood just by looking at how much I eat.”
“The detective needs to analyse all the evidence before solving the case.”
“I spent hours trying to analyse why my plant died, only to realize I forgot to water it.”
“Researchers analyse sleep patterns to understand insomnia better.”
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