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analytic [ˌænəˈlɪtɪk], analytical [ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl] adj
1. relating to analysis 2. capable of or given to analysing an analytic mind 3. (Linguistics) Also isolating Linguistics denoting languages, such as Chinese, whose morphology is characterized by analysis Compare synthetic [3] agglutinative [2] polysynthetic 4. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic (of a proposition) a. true by virtue of the meanings of the words alone without reference to the facts, as all spinsters are unmarried 5. (Mathematics) Also regular holomorphic Maths (of a function of a complex variable) having a derivative at each point of its domain [via Late Latin from Greek analutikos from analuein to dissolve, break down; see analysis] analytically adv ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| For all these reasons then, and others perhaps too analytic to be verbally developed here, Ahab plainly saw that he must still in a good degree continue true to the natural, nominal purpose of the Pequod's voyage; observe all customary usages; and not only that, but force himself to evince all his well known passionate interest in the general pursuit of his profession. The analogy did not occur to her, but something else did as she saw the flushed face and fever wracked body of the man whose appeal to her she would have thought purely physical had she given the subject any analytic consideration; and as a realization of his utter helplessness came to her she bent over him and kissed first his forehead and then his lips. It would be ridiculous to be prying and analytic in such cases, as if one were inquiring into the character of a confidential clerk. |
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