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

Example Sentences

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“We’re having to re-examine even how we think about what causes inflation, and that makes it a particularly challenging analytical moment for us,” Kashkari said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Bio-Techne provides analytical technologies and life science tools used by researchers ⁠and drug ⁠manufacturers.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In a statement on Monday, the central bank said: "He brought rigorous analytical discipline to monetary policymaking and helped establish the credibility that remains one of the Federal Reserve's most important assets."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

One of the study's most important advances was the use of an analytical method developed at the University of Alicante.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Stassen leaped into his job with characteristic energy, declaring that he would assemble a supporting staff of “experienced men with brilliant analytical minds” to review American disarmament strategy from top to bottom.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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