analytical

[ an-l-it-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. a variant of analytic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of analytical¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Late Latin analyticus analytic ( def ) + -al ¹( def )

Example Sentences

“A lot of big coffee companies are watching this field,” says Chahan Yeretzian, a professor of analytical chemistry, who heads the Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

From BBC

It’s a typical Springsteen answer – analytical, sincere, intrinsically linking his life to his music.

From BBC

Neither scout saw much of an edge in the managerial department either, emphasizing the adept analytical departments both between Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone are bolstered by.

From Los Angeles Times

“A lot of security is about people, process and technology. When we do our survey of the skills we’re short of each year, technical skills come out lower than communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.”

From BBC

“If you are looking at analysing logs and trends, you need somebody that's got good analytical skills,” she says.

From BBC

Related Words

• analytic
• cogent
• detailed
• diagnostic
• interpretive
• investigative
• penetrating
• rational
• scientific
• systematic
• thorough