Analysis (Noun)
Meaning 1
The use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation.
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Meaning 4
An investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
A set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis".
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Meaning 6
A form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- The literary analysis of the novel revealed a complex web of themes and motifs that were woven throughout the narrative.
- The professor's analysis of the poem focused on the use of imagery and symbolism to convey the poet's emotional state.
- To gain a deeper understanding of the text, the student conducted a close reading and analysis of the key passages and phrases.
- The critic's scathing analysis of the play questioned the playwright's use of stereotypes and sexist character tropes.
- Through her analysis of the novel's narrative structure, the scholar was able to identify patterns and motifs that reflected the author's own personal experiences.