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Definitions

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

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"Steve's calm, he's considered, he's analytical, and that's his persona. That's his personality," said Sweeney.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Some of the strategic and analytical things that pertain to matches weren’t really available.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Emese regularly interviews asset managers and writes analytical pieces about what the evolving central bank policies mean for bond investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

By combining a larger fossil sample, new analytical tools, and improved imaging methods, the research offers a clearer understanding of how these iconic predators grew and developed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

And this created a great incentive for them to outsource some of this analytical work to places like Bangalore.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman