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

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"Steve's calm, he's considered, he's analytical, and that's his persona. That's his personality," said Sweeney.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Even when companies recruit for jobs that have nothing to do with mathematics, they often encourage math majors to apply, since they know that analytical skills will serve anyone well, whatever the job.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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