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post-analysis

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/poʊst əˈnæləsɪs/

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/pəʊst əˈnæləsɪs/

(analysis)

detailed examination

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'post-analysis' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'analysis' from Greek 'analusis,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lusis' meant 'loosening.'

Historical Evolution

'analusis' transformed into the Latin word 'analysis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'analysis.' The prefix 'post-' was added to denote 'after analysis.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'analysis' meant 'a detailed examination,' and with the prefix 'post-,' it evolved to mean 'examination after an event.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the examination or review of data or results after an event or process has concluded.

The post-analysis of the experiment revealed unexpected results.

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Last updated: 2025/01/16 20:58