Analytic
/ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
Definitions
Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning; characterized by or using analysis.
/ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.
She adopted an analytic approach to solving the problem.
💡 Simply: Using logic and careful thinking to understand something.
More Examples
The report presented a detailed analytic overview of the market.
How It's Used
"The analytic solution to the equation was elegant and concise."
"His analytic approach to philosophical problems was highly influential."
From Late Latin analyticus, from Ancient Greek ἀναλυτικός (analytikós), from ἀνάλυσις (análysis, "resolution"), from ἀναλύειν (analýein, "to break up, loosen, solve").
The word has been used in its current sense since the 17th century, gaining prominence with the rise of modern science and philosophy.
Memory tip
Think 'analyze' - it breaks things down; analytic does the same.
Word Origin
"to break down, loosen, solve"