Synonyms of analytic

analytic

adjective

ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik 

variants or analytical

as in logical

according to the rules of logic

presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• logical
• rational
• coherent
• reasonable
• valid
• good
• sensible
• empirical
• sound
• consequent
• well-grounded
• cognitive
• justifiable
• well-founded
• syllogistic
• a priori
• defensible
• sustainable
• tenable
• a posteriori
• supportable
• maintainable
• defendable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• irrational
• weak
• unreasonable
• incoherent
• illogical
• invalid
• misleading
• unsound
• illegitimate
• specious
• casuistic
• inconsequential
• sophistic
• fallacious
• unarticulated
• unscientific
• inconsequent
• stupid
• absurd
• mad
• eristic
• insane
• fatuous
• nonsensical
• preposterous
• crazy
• nutty
• simpleminded
• thoughtless
• daffy
• cockeyed
• loony
• harebrained
• witless
• senseless
• unconvincing
• half-baked
• weak-minded
• half-witted
• uncompelling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analytic

But Magdalen’s temporary embodiment of her sister’s demure, obedient nature does not temper her impulsive, dramatic tendencies—only the development of an empathetic, analytical intelligence can do that. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

The Nationals started calling some pitches from the dugout earlier this month, becoming the latest MLB team among a small but growing cohort who are breaking from the sport’s tradition in search of an analytical advantage. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Cindi May, a psychology professor at the College of Charleston, told SELF that the brain does its best work during your on-period, particularly for demanding tasks like analytic thinking, sustained attention and filtering distractions. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Perhaps more surprisingly, Anthropic has in recent weeks also picked up a Stanford economist, a theoretical physicist from the University of Maryland, and an analytic philosopher from UT Austin. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026