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Definitions

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
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chaotic disorganized illogical synthetical unsystematic

Example Sentences

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Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, a retail-traffic analytics firm, said many of Allbirds’ stores were in high-rent shopping areas that took a bite out of profits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"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

Some of the strategic and analytical things that pertain to matches weren’t really available.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

The advantage came from AI's ability to write analytical code based on short but highly specific prompts.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Theresa came home to find Helen lost in a panoply of analytical tools, all laid out on the kitchen table.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen