Analytical: meaning, definitions and examples

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analytical

 

[ ˌanəˈlɪtɪk(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

data analysis

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning

Synonyms

logical, reasoned, reasoning

Examples of usage

  • Her analytical skills helped her to excel in the field of data analysis.
  • The report provided a detailed analytical breakdown of the survey results.
Context #2 | Adjective

problem-solving

Examining things in detail, in order to understand or explain them

Synonyms

explanatory, interpretative, investigative

Examples of usage

  • An analytical approach is often required when solving complex problems.
  • She adopted an analytical mindset to tackle the challenging task ahead.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

A person given to examining things in detail in order to understand or explain them

Synonyms

brainiac, intellectual, thinker

Examples of usage

  • The psychologist was known for being an analytical and insightful thinker.
  • Being an analytical is an essential quality for a successful psychologist.

Translations

Translations of the word "analytical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 analítico

🇮🇳 विश्लेषणात्मक

🇩🇪 analytisch

🇮🇩 analitis

🇺🇦 аналітичний

🇵🇱 analityczny

🇯🇵 分析的

🇫🇷 analytique

🇪🇸 analítico

🇹🇷 analitik

🇰🇷 분석적인

🇸🇦 تحليلي

🇨🇿 analytický

🇸🇰 analytický

🇨🇳 分析的

🇸🇮 analitičen

🇮🇸 greiningar

🇰🇿 аналитикалық

🇬🇪 ანალიტიკური

🇦🇿 analitik

🇲🇽 analítico

Word origin

The word 'analytical' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the French word 'analytique', or from modern Latin 'analyticus', ultimately from Greek 'analutikos'. The term has evolved over time to encompass the idea of logical reasoning and detailed examination in various fields such as data analysis, problem-solving, and psychology.

See also: analysis, analytically, analyzer, analyzing, overanalyze, overanalyzing, reanalysis, reanalyze.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,238, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.