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an·a·lyt·ic
 analytic
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- pronunciation:
- ae
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tihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or resulting from analysis.
The professor wants the students to take an analytic approach to their reading of the novel.She came to this conclusion by applying an analytic method in her study of the animal's behavior.- synonyms:
- investigative
- similar words:
- critical, diagnostic, systematic
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| definition 2: |
tending to analyze.
She has an analytic mind.- synonyms:
- investigative
- similar words:
- critical, diagnostic, inquisitive, logical, questioning, reasonable
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| derivations: |
analytical (adj.), analytically (adv.) |
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