true by virtue of the meanings of the words alone without reference to the facts, as all spinsters are unmarried
b.
true or false by virtue of meaning alone; so all spinsters are married is analytically false
Compare synthetic (sense 4), a priori
5. Also: regular, holomorphic mathematics
(of a function of a complex variable) having a derivative at each point of its domain
Derived forms
analytically (ˌanaˈlytically)
adverb
Word origin
C16: via Late Latin from Greek analutikos from analuein to dissolve, break down; see analysis
analytic in American English
(ˌænəˈlɪtɪk)
adjective
1.
of analysis or analytics
2.
that separates into constituent parts
3.
skilled in or using analysis
an analytic mind
4. Linguistics
expressing syntactic relationships by the use of uninflected function words instead of inflections (Ex.: in English, more often instead of oftener)
5. Logic
necessarily true by virtue of the meaning of its component terms alone, without reference to external fact, and with its denial resulting in self-contradiction; tautologous
an analytic proposition
see also synthetic
Word origin
ML analyticus < Gr analytikos < analytos, soluble: see analysis
Examples of 'analytic' in a sentence
analytic
My analytic sessions became role-playing sessions without the dice.
George Cockcroft THE DICE MAN (1971)
(adjective)
I have an analytical approach to every survey.
Synonyms
rational
questioning
testing
detailed
searching
organized
exact
precise
logical
systematic
inquiring
This helps children develop an inquiring attitude to learning.
diagnostic
investigative
dissecting
explanatory
The statements are accompanied by a series of explanatory notes.
discrete
inquisitive
interpretive
studious
interpretative
expository
A textbook relies heavily on an expository style of writing.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of explanatory
Definition
serving or intended to serve as an explanation
The statements are accompanied by a series of explanatory notes.
Synonyms
descriptive,
interpretive,
illustrative,
interpretative,
demonstrative,
justifying,
expository,
illuminative,
elucidatory,
explicative
in the sense of expository
Definition
explanatory
A textbook relies heavily on an expository style of writing.
Synonyms
explanatory,
descriptive,
interpretive,
illustrative,
interpretative,
hermeneutic,
explicatory,
explicative,
elucidative,
exegetic
in the sense of inquiring
This helps children develop an inquiring attitude to learning.