Analyze
/ˈæn.ə.laɪz/noun
To examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions.
Did you know?The term "analyze" derives from the Greek word meaning 'to unloose' or 'to break down', connecting it to alchemical practices of transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
analusis
“A breaking down or loosening.”
Middle French
French
analyser
“To break down into components for examination.”
17th Century
English
analyze
“To examine by breaking down into parts, especially in a scientific context.”
Modern English
English
analyze
“To study or interpret elements of something in detail.”