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analysing

|an-a-lys-ing|

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/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

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/ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/

(analyse)

break down and examine

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
analyseanalysesanalysedanalysedanalysing
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