adjective
analytical
an-uh-LIT-ih-kul/ˌænəˈlɪtɪkl/
Using careful examination and detailed reasoning to understand something.
The scientist takes an analytical approach, carefully comparing the chart and grouped samples.
Etymology
The roots evoke loosening something up into its components. Analytical reasoning applies that image to complex questions: separating their elements makes the parts and their relationships easier to examine.
In context
one thing the therapy does for sure is it replaces emotional reasoning with consequential logical analytical reasoning
More examples
- Her analytical skills help her compare competing explanations.
- We need a more analytical discussion of the results.
- The job suits someone with an analytical mind.
Forms
analysis noun — Detailed examination aimed at understanding something.
Similar words
- methodical
- Emphasizes orderly procedure rather than depth of reasoning.
- critical
- Often emphasizes evaluation and questioning rather than analysis generally.