'anaretical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anairesis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'through' and 'hairein' meant 'to take.'

'anairesis' transformed into the Late Latin 'anareticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaretical.'

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to taking apart or analysis,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to analysis or breaking down into parts.'