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

With a pulverized sample from scraping the inner walls of the vase, the team combined numerous analytical techniques for the first time to uncover what the mug last held.

From Science Daily

“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

Related Words

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