ANALYSIS

Definition

1. noun an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole.
2. noun the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations. — synonyms: analytic_thinking
3. noun a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed.
4. noun the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'.
5. noun a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits.
6. noun a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders. — synonyms: psychoanalysis, depth_psychology