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an·a·lyt·ic

analytic

pronunciation:
ae n lI tihk
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of, pertaining to, or resulting from analysis.
synonyms:
investigative
similar words:
critical, diagnostic, systematic
definition 2: tending to analyze.
synonyms:
investigative
similar words:
critical, diagnostic, inquisitive, logical, questioning, reasonable
derivations: analytical (adj.), analytically (adv.)