analytical

/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts

Adjective

Examples

an analytical experiment

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Using analytic reasoning as opposed to synthetic.

Adjective

Examples

an analytical mind

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “analytical” mean?

Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts

Is “analytical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.