analytical

adjective

Sayan-uh-LIT-i-kuhlUS/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ə.kəl/UK · AUS/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/

2 meanings of analytical

1
breaking into partsadjective
Relating to analysis; separating something into its elements or constituent parts.
The new analytical instruments can identify every compound in a single drop of blood.
Analytical chemistry is concerned with finding out which substances a sample contains and in what amounts.
2
logical thinkingadjective
Using analytic reasoning, which examines a thing by breaking it into its parts, rather than synthetic reasoning.
Her analytical mind made her a natural fit for the fraud investigation team.
Rather than trusting his gut, he took a slow, analytical approach to the decision.
Similarlogical, methodical, rational, systematic
Oppositeintuitive

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