analysing
|an-a-lys-ing|
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/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
(analyse)
break down and examine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analyse' originates from French, specifically the word 'analyse', which came from Medieval Latin 'analysis', from Ancient Greek 'analusis', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lysis' meant 'a loosening'.
Historical Evolution
'analyse' changed from the French word 'analyse', which was borrowed from Medieval Latin 'analysis', and eventually became the modern English word 'analyse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a breaking up or loosening', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to examine in detail'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle form of 'analyse'.
She is analysing the data for her research.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 07:36
