Analytic

Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/

Analytic (adjective)

  1. Using clear and logical thinking to understand or solve problems.
  2. Related to the detailed study of numbers and shapes in mathematics.
  3. Involving the study of language structure and meaning.

Examples

  • She has an analytic mind that solves problems quickly.
  • An analytic approach can clarify complex issues.

Common collocations: analytic mind, analytic approach, analytic method, analytic techniques, analytic skills

Synonyms of Analytic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Analytic

  • — when describing approaches based on instinct rather than analysis
  • — when describing approaches considering the whole rather than parts