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 Your analytical eye notices small details that make a big impression, while your modest warmth invites genuine connection without forcing it. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Virgo, however, is an analytical Earth sign associated with discernment, improvement, health, acts of service and everyday systems. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 But for now, the decline of reading seems to be ushering in a less rational, analytical, and sophisticated mode of thinking. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 In her opinion, microlearning also risks becoming too focused on key facts or statistics and fails to offer students the opportunity to develop analytical or critical thinking skills by moving too quickly through different subjects. — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 7 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
  • Gatewood agrees that Chessy was a logical addition from the Wonderland canon.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Jeff Hettick, vice president of Agile Mission Systems at GA-ASI, said adapting those capabilities to maritime operations was a logical next step.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • In an article for Marie Claire, Rapinoe trotted out several common left-wing talking points aimed at scaring rational-thinking people into believing that keeping males out of women's sports is somehow bad for girls and women.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • While shocking, the Australian Space Agency said there’s a completely rational, albeit cosmic, explanation.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Editorially, the biggest challenge was giving the film a coherent throughline that interpreted the events for audiences in a comprehensible and entertaining way.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • But expansion that reinforces a coherent brand thesis and solves an actual customer need?
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of coherent
Adjective
  • Judging by the latest Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, that seems a reasonable assumption.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
  • The political statements made in Nolan’s version are the same ones made in Homer’s poem, or at the very least a reasonable interpretation of the anti-war sentiments therein.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • The deal is valid at participating Wendy's locations nationwide for dine-in, carry out and via the drive-thru for orders placed on the Wendy's app or website.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • By exposing the model to multiple valid solutions, GIFT broadens its understanding of how CAD designs can be constructed.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of valid
Adjective
  • From here, the Manchester City defender sprints into the six-yard box to meet the corner, forcing a good save from Dominik Livakovic, with his team-mates unable to scramble the ball over the line.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday night, was far younger than many of his Senate colleagues and appeared to have been in good health.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of good

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