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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Both of those professions require analytical thinking - a gift Bielsa also possessed from childhood.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Its first director, John Negroponte, quickly hired hundreds of people who duplicated the job of the analytical side of the CIA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They believe additional subtypes may emerge as larger datasets become available and analytical methods continue to improve.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Outside students from a liberal arts college are practiced in abstract analytical thinking—how institutions are made, what purpose they serve, for whom.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Dad peppered him with history questions until they made it to World War II, and then they moved into an analytical discussion of wartime tactics.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell

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