analytically
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kli/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that uses careful reasoning and close examination. It means breaking something into parts to understand it clearly.
- She examined the results analytically.
- Try to think analytically before you answer.
- He approached the problem analytically.
Adinary Nuance
Analytically is stronger and more precise than just carefully or logically. It suggests breaking a problem into parts and studying each part before deciding. Use it when you want to sound thoughtful, structured, and clear, especially in academic or professional writing. It is not the same as emotionally or intuitively.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- một cách phân tích
- Spanish
- de forma analítica
- Chinese
- 分析地
- Japanese
- 分析的に
- Korean
- 분석적으로
Etymology
Analytically comes from analytical, which came from Greek via Latin and French. It has been used in English since the 17th century.
Common phrases
think analyticallylook at something analyticallyapproach a problem analyticallyanalyze data analytically
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Frequently asked questions
- Is analytically a formal word?
- Yes. It is common in academic, business, and professional writing.
- What is the difference between analytically and logically?
- Logically means in a reasonable order. Analytically means by examining parts closely.
- Can I use analytically in speaking?
- Yes, but it sounds more thoughtful and formal than everyday speech.
- Is analytically used in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It works well when describing careful thinking or data analysis.