Analytic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik/ an·a·lyt·ic

Meaning & Definition of Analytic

Analytic (adjective)

  1. of or relating to analysis or analytics; especially, separating something into component parts or constituent elements
  2. being a proposition (such as "no bachelor is married") whose truth is evident from the meaning of the words it contains
  3. skilled in or using analysis especially in thinking or reasoning

Analytic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. according to the rules of logic

    "presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt"

    similar: coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
    related: a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable
    opposite: illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak
    near: casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Analytic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Analytic:

coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Analytic

Words with the opposite meaning of Analytic:

illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak

Related Words for Analytic

a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable

Near Antonyms of Analytic

casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

Word Forms of Analytic

Derived words: analytically (adverb), analyticity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Analytic

analytic borrowed from Late Latin analyticus, borrowed from Greek analytikós, from analýein "to loosen, dissolve, resolve into constitutent elements" + -t-, verbal adjective formative + -ikos -ic:1; analytical from Late Latin analyticus + -al:1 analysis

First known use: 1528

Words & Phrases Containing Analytic

analytic geometry, analytic philosophy, analytical psychology, self-analytical

Frequently Asked Questions about Analytic

What does "Analytic" mean?

"Analytic" means of or relating to analysis or analytics; especially, separating something into component parts or constituent elements. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to analysis or analytics; especially, separating something into component parts or constituent elements.

What is another word for "Analytic"?

Other words for "Analytic" include coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible and sound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Analytic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Analytic"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Analytic". Common alternatives include coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid and well-founded.

What is the opposite of "Analytic"?

Antonyms of "Analytic" include illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational and unreasonable. Near antonyms include casuistic, eristic, fallacious and misleading.

How do you use "Analytic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Analytic" in a sentence: "presented a very analytical argument for the defendant's guilt".

Is "Analytic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Analytic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Analytic"?

"Analytic" is pronounced /ˌa-nə-ˈli-tik/ and divided into syllables as an·a·lyt·ic.

What is the origin of the word "Analytic"?

"Analytic" comes from analytic borrowed from Late Latin analyticus, borrowed from Greek analytikós, from analýein "to loosen, dissolve, resolve into constitutent elements" + -t-, verbal adjective formative + -ikos -ic:1; analytical from Late Latin analyticus + -al:1 analysis. First known use: 1528.