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noun

analysis

The branch of mathematics studying limits and continuous change.

The mathematics course introduces analysis through limits and continuous functions.

Etymology
anaGreekup; apart
+lysisGreekloosening

Analysis originally evokes loosening something into its parts for examination. Mathematics adopted the name for methods of investigation, including the study of limits and continuous change.

More examples

  • She studies real analysis before taking the advanced course.
  • The proof uses a result from complex analysis.
  • His research lies at the boundary of geometry and analysis.

Similar words

calculus
A central related field, often less focused on rigorous foundations.