an·a·lyt·ic | \ ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik 
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\variants:
or analytical \ ˌa-nə-ˈli-ti-kəl \
\Definition of analytic
2 : being a proposition (such as "no bachelor is married") whose truth is evident from the meaning of the words it contains — compare synthetic
3 : skilled in or using analysis especially in thinking or reasoning
a keenly analytic person/mind an analytical study
4 linguistics : characterized by the use of function words rather than inflectional forms to express grammatical relationships
analytic languages
5 : psychoanalytic
6 mathematics : treated or treatable by or using the methods of algebra and calculus
7 mathematics
a of a function of a real variable : capable of being expanded in a Taylor's series in powers of x − h in some neighborhood of the point h
b of a function of a complex variable : differentiable at every point in some neighborhood of a given point
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Other Words from analytic
analytically \ ˌa-nə-ˈli-ti-k(ə-)lē \ adverb
\ adverbanalyticity \ ˌa-nə-lə-ˈti-sə-tē \ noun
\ nounSynonyms & Antonyms for analytic
Synonyms
- coherent,
- consequent,
- good,
- logical,
- rational,
- reasonable,
- sensible,
- sound,
- valid,
- well-founded,
- well-grounded
Antonyms
- illegitimate,
- illogical,
- incoherent,
- inconsequent,
- inconsequential,
- invalid,
- irrational,
- unreasonable,
- unsound,
- weak
Examples of analytic in a Sentence
presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt
Recent Examples on the Web The intelligence source stressed to the Washington Examiner that Ratcliffe wants to ensure proper analytic tradecraft is employed related to China’s influence.
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Jerry Dunleavy, Washington Examiner, "Ratcliffe delays meddling assessment amid debate over China's 2020 role, as 2016 fallout looms large," 17 Dec. 2020 Football analytic sites give the Dolphins less than a 50% chance to make the playoffs: 44.4% according to Football Outsiders; 30.9% per ESPN’s Football Power Index; and 25% from FiveThirtyEight.
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Safid Deen, sun-sentinel.com, "Dolphins’ final push to playoff begins this week vs. Patriots. Here’s what Brian Flores says needs to happen," 16 Dec. 2020 Why haven’t our usual analytic tools—case studies, multi-country comparisons—given us better answers?
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Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, "Longreads Best of 2020: Writing on COVID-19," 14 Dec. 2020 On the science squad because: The organization Martinez leads, CEED, provides research and analytic support to environmental justice groups and coalitions.
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500 Women Scientists, Scientific American, "These Nine Women Should Have Key Roles in the New Administration," 11 Dec. 2020 Martinez is sub-40-something, analytic-minded and has a player development background, like other Giants coaches.
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John Shea, SFChronicle.com, "Giants mailbag: What ‘Farhan guys’ are on market? Best case for fans in 2021?," 9 Dec. 2020 Beyond the daily duties of being a senior vice president in the league offices, Young has familiarized himself more with the analytic component of the game and all the resources technology has to offer.
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Evan Grant, Dallas News, "In becoming Rangers GM, Chris Young shows he would rather win trophies than present them," 7 Dec. 2020 The group discusses the analytic theory behind the deal, what became of the draft picks and how the deal lives on today.
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Scott Patsko, cleveland, "Diving into the Carson Wentz trade on Gotta Watch The Tape - An Orange and Brown Talk Special Edition," 20 Nov. 2020 There already is an analytic lean to the team, and the next assistant hitting coach is expected to process data while working with head hitting coach Anthony Iapoce.
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Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Franchise-altering roster decisions await Jed Hoyer as the Chicago Cubs’ new baseball boss," 19 Nov. 2020
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analytic
adjectivean·a·lyt·ic | \ ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik \
variants:
or analytical \ ˌa-nə-ˈli-ti-kəl \
Kids Definition of analytic
: of, relating to, or skilled in the careful study of something
an analytic mind analytical chemistry
analytic
adjectivean·a·lyt·ic | \ ˌan-ᵊl-ˈit-ik \
\variants:
or analytical \ -i-kəl \
\Medical Definition of analytic
1 : of or relating to analysis especially : separating something into component parts or constituent elements
2 : psychoanalytic
Other Words from analytic
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