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

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The company provides advanced analytical instruments, software, and laboratory services for scientists, clinicians, and researchers for the development of new pharmaceuticals and disease diagnosis.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

To better understand the unusual ruthenocene derivative, the team combined several analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

From Science Daily • May 22, 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

Vocabulary lists containing analytical

"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell

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