Hyperanalysis: meaning, definitions and examples

🔍
Add to dictionary

hyperanalysis

 

[ ˌhaɪpərəˈnæləsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of excessive analysis

Hyperanalysis refers to the practice of over-analyzing a situation or topic to the point of obsession. It involves scrutinizing every detail and aspect of a subject, often leading to a paralysis of decision-making due to the overwhelming amount of information.

Synonyms

excessive scrutiny, obsessive examination, over-analysis.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
hyperanalysis

Similar to 'hyperanalysis,' this is used when the detail and intensity of examination are extreme and possibly detract from the original purpose of the analysis.

  • Her hyperanalysis of every minor detail of his behavior drove him crazy
over-analysis

Used commonly in everyday conversations to describe a situation where someone is thinking too much about the details, often leading to confusion or inaction.

  • She tends to over-analyze every decision, making it difficult to move forward
excessive scrutiny

Applies to situations where something is being examined more thoroughly than is typical or required, often in a negative or critical sense.

  • The new policy was under excessive scrutiny from both the media and the public
obsessive examination

Refers to an unhealthy or overly intense focus on examining something, usually with a negative connotation.

  • His obsessive examination of her social media profiles became unsettling

Examples of usage

  • Her hyperanalysis of the project caused delays in its completion.
  • The team's hyperanalysis of the data prevented them from making any progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "hyperanalysis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hiperanálise

🇮🇳 अति विश्लेषण

🇩🇪 Hyperanalyse

🇮🇩 hiperanalisis

🇺🇦 гіпераналіз

🇵🇱 hiperanaliza

🇯🇵 過剰分析 (かじょうぶんせき)

🇫🇷 hyperanalyse

🇪🇸 hiperanálisis

🇹🇷 hiperanliz

🇰🇷 과도 분석 (gwado bunseok)

🇸🇦 التحليل الفائق

🇨🇿 hyperanalýza

🇸🇰 hyperanalýza

🇨🇳 过度分析 (guòdù fēnxī)

🇸🇮 hiperanaliza

🇮🇸 ofurgreining

🇰🇿 гиперанализ

🇬🇪 ჰიპერანალიზი

🇦🇿 hiperanalyz

🇲🇽 hiperanálisis

Etymology

The term 'hyperanalysis' originated in the late 20th century as a result of the increasing focus on data analysis and information overload. With the advent of technology and the vast amount of data available, the need for hyperanalysis became more prevalent. It is often associated with perfectionism and the desire to have all the answers before making a decision.

See also: overanalysis.