analyzis

Noun

analysis (countable and uncountable, plural analyses)

1. (countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory, etc.).
   • comparative analysis
2. (countable) The result of such a process.
   • Thus, in a sequence such as [French English teacher], since English is closer to
     the Head Noun teacher, it must be a Complement; and since French is further
     away from teacher, it must be an Attribute. Hence, we correctly predict that
     the only possible interpretation for [a French English teacher]...1988, Andrew Radford, Transformational grammar: a first course, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, page 214
3. (uncountable) 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.

   Synonyms:

   mathematical analysis

4. (countable) Proof by deduction from known truths.
5. (countable, physical, analytical chemistry) The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.
6. (uncountable) The analytical study of melodies, harmonies, sequences, repetitions, variations, quotations, juxtapositions, and surprises.

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