analysable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being analysed: "analysable" describes something that can be examined in detail, broken down into its component parts, or studied systematically to understand its structure or meaning.
- Susceptible to logical dissection: Refers to a subject, problem, or phenomenon that can be subjected to analysis, such as in scientific, mathematical, or literary contexts.
Usage Examples
- (The data can be broken down and examined systematically.)
- (The argument can be dissected into its logical components.)
- (The compound can be studied or broken down using a specific technique.)
Advanced Usage
- "analysable as": used to indicate a specific way in which something can be interpreted or broken down.
- The sentence is analysable as a complex structure with a subordinate clause. (The sentence can be understood as having a dependent part.)
- "readily analysable": easily capable of being examined or understood.
- The problem is readily analysable with basic algebra. (The problem can be solved or broken down without difficulty.)
Variants and Related Words
- Analyse (verb): to examine something in detail in order to understand it.
- The scientist will analyse the sample for contaminants. (She will break it down and study its components.)
- Analysis (noun): the process of breaking something into its parts to understand it.
- The analysis of the text revealed hidden themes. (The detailed examination showed deeper meanings.)
- Analytical (adjective): relating to or using analysis.
- She has an analytical mind that enjoys solving puzzles. (She thinks by breaking problems into parts.)
- Unanalysable (adjective): not capable of being analysed.
- The emotion was too complex and unanalysable. (It could not be broken down or understood logically.)
Synonyms
- Decomposable: capable of being broken down into simpler parts.
- Dissectible: able to be examined or cut apart for study.
- Examinable: able to be investigated or inspected.
- Interpretable: able to be understood or explained.
Antonyms
- Unanalysable: not capable of being analysed.
- Inexplicable: impossible to explain or understand.
- Inscrutable: mysterious or impossible to interpret.
Related Idioms
- "Lay something bare": to reveal something so it can be analysed.
- The investigation laid the company's finances bare, making them analysable. (It exposed the details for examination.)
- "Pick apart": to analyse something critically by breaking it into pieces.
- The critic picked apart the film, making every scene analysable. (He examined each part in detail.)