ANALYSIS

Analysis

Analysis is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it. The technique has been applied in the study of mathematics and logic since before Aristotle, though analysis as a formal concept is a relatively recent development.

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analysis

Noun

  1. Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory...).
  2. The result of such a process.
  3. The mathematical study of functions, sequences, series, limits, derivatives and integrals.
  4. Proof by deduction from known truths.
  5. The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.
  6. Proof by deduction from known truths.
  7. The analytical study of melodyies, harmonyies,sequences, repetitions, variations, quotationss, juxtapositionss, and surprisees.
  8. Psychoanalysis.


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