analysis

noun

(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).

(countable) The result of such a process.

(uncountable, mathematics) A broad field of study in modern mathematics (often mentioned alongside algebra) which developed out of the calculus, concerned with the behavior of functions, sequences, series, limits, metric spaces, measures and more.

(countable, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

(uncountable, music) The analytical study of melodies, harmonies, sequences, repetitions, variations, quotations, juxtapositions, and surprises.

(countable, logic) Proof by deduction from known truths.

(countable, psychology) Psychoanalysis.

Roots

anaana- · Greek · up, back lysis-lys · Greek · loosening

Synonyms for analysis

psychoanalysisn surveyn assayn statisticsn reportn studyn examinationn dissectionn commentaryn

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Where does analysis come from?

The word analysis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ana-, from Greek ana (“up, back”); and -lys, from Greek lysis (“loosening”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.