analytical

English

Etymology

Compare with French analytique. See analysis.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /æn.əˈlɪt.ə.kəl/

Adjective

analytical (comparative more analytical, superlative most analytical)

  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

  • analytical chemistry
  • analytical table of contents

Translations

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