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analytical

[an-l-it-i-kuhl] / ˌæn lˈɪt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
examining
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analytic cogent detailed diagnostic interpretive investigative penetrating rational scientific systematic thorough
WEAK
conclusive discrete dissecting explanatory expository inquiring inquisitive judicious logical organized perceptive perspicuous precise problem-solving questioning ratiocinative reasonably searching solid sound studious subtle testing valid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cursory
WEAK
chaotic disorganized illogical synthetical unsystematic

Example Sentences

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"Superficially, he's easy going and diplomatic, but he has a precise, analytical, efficient mind. He's good at seeing the big picture in any situation and how to get things done".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

To fill those gaps, the researchers developed a new analytical method.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

The platform is estimated to have about 2 million active users, according to the analytical firm Search Logistics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Familiarize yourself with the analytical tools that most brokerages now provide free of charge.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

“Singleton’s more analytical, step by step, block by block.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.