Analysis

/ɐnˈæləsˌɪs/

/əˈnæɫəsəs/, /əˈnæɫɪsɪs/

Analysis

a methodical examination of the whole structure of something and the relation between its components

the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations

antonyms : synthesis

a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud

a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation

the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'

Examples

1. The question requires critical thinking and analysis.

2. The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.

3. Violence in the last analysis produces more violence.

4. And in the last analysis it's going to destroy our country.