analytic

adjective

ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik How to pronounce analytic (audio)
variants or analytical
Definition of analyticnext
as in logical
according to the rules of logic presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt

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Recent Examples of analytic These lists reflect the latest toxicological and ecological research, as well as new global regulations and analytical methods. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Whether the issue was rare earths, electric vehicles, robotics, semiconductors, or artificial intelligence, the analytical mistake has remained remarkably consistent. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 These are the folks who produce unfounded, irrelevant verbiage that lacks a critical sense or analytical insight. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026 Through her, the novels gain analytical intelligence, relational depth, and a stronger sense of what is at stake beyond the immediate operation. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for analytic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analytic
  1. logical
  2. rational
  3. coherent
  4. reasonable
  5. valid
  6. good
Adjective
  • When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • Often, the conspiracy theories around this case—like most conspiracy theories—are premised on rational questions.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If a movie becomes available at home almost immediately, consumers have a rational reason to wait.
    — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • But his successor will have a real chance to break with the status quo and craft a more coherent and more effective Middle East strategy.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Crowd scenes require dozens of background figures to remain coherent.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of coherent
Adjective
  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The argument about competition against girl athletes is a reasonable one, though apparently very limited in number of events and any advantages.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • The draft ordinance would require landlords to provide a valid reason before evicting a tenant or declining to renew their lease.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Patterson said summertime learning loss is a valid worry, but his proposal doesn’t call for a longer summer or fewer hours in the classroom.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • Max’s arrival is particularly propitious because Max is still sore from Nathan’s betrayal, so if Max can get on Joe’s good side by respecting his authority, Joe can reward him with the lead position.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The offense has all the pieces to be one of the league’s best.
    — Jon Machota, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of good

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