analytical
[adjective]
Synonyms: logical, analytic, ratiocinative, subtle

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an‧a‧lyt‧ical AC /ˌænəlˈɪtɪkəl/ (also an‧a‧lyt‧ic /ˌænəlˈɪtɪk◂/) adjective
[Word Family: noun: analysis, analyst; verb: analyze; adjective: analytical]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Late Latin; Origin: analyticus, from Greek, from analyein; ⇒ analysis]

1. thinking about things in a detailed and intelligent way, so that you can examine and understand things:
She’s got an analytical mind.
analytical method/techniques/approach/skills
During the course, students will develop their analytical skills.

2. using scientific analysis to examine something:
analytical chemistry
—analytically /-kli/ adverb

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