analyse
UK: ˈæn.ə.laɪz | US: ˈæn.ə.laɪz
vt. To examine the structure or elements of something in detail.
vt. To break down a complex topic into smaller parts for study.
n. (Less common) A detailed examination or study.
analyse = ana<up, back> + lyse<loosen>
- ana (Greek origin): Means "up," "back," or "again," often implying thoroughness or repetition.
- lyse (Greek lysis): Means "to loosen," "untie," or "break apart," commonly used in scientific terms (e.g., paralysis, catalysis).
Etymology Origin:
The word analyse entered English via French (analyser) from Medieval Latin (analysis), which traces back to Greek analyein ("to unloose, dissolve"). The Greek components ana- (thoroughly) + lyein (to loosen) reflect the methodical "breaking apart" of a subject to understand it. This logical progression—from physical "loosening" to abstract "examination"—mirrors the scientific and philosophical traditions of ancient Greece.
The lab will analyse the blood samples for contaminants.
She paused to analyse the poem’s symbolism.
The report analyses trends in consumer behavior.
Critics often analyse films from a cultural perspective.
The software helps analyse large datasets efficiently.