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* '''analysis''' = | * '''analysis''' = | ||
** detailed examination, especially | ** detailed examination, especially of underlying elements, structures and conditions | ||
** separation of or breaking down something into its parts | ** separation of or breaking down something into its parts | ||
** turning a complex thing or system into simple elements or parts | ** turning a complex thing or system into simple elements or parts | ||
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** thus the Greek '''''analusis''''', meaning, "divided up" | ** thus the Greek '''''analusis''''', meaning, "divided up" | ||
* related words: | * related words: | ||
** analog | |||
** analogy | ** analogy | ||
*** = a comparison, or correspondence (relating) things or elements | *** = a comparison, or correspondence (relating) things or elements | ||
*** | *** particularly to offer an explanation or clarification | ||
**** "''let me offer you an analogy of that idea..."'' | **** "''let me offer you an analogy of that idea..."'' | ||
** '''''analogical -ly''''' | **'''''analogical -ly''''' | ||
*** = expressing or in the state of an analogy | *** = expressing or in the state of an analogy | ||
*** ''"speaking analogically, this wind today is a beast in the jungle"'' | *** ''"speaking analogically, this wind today is a beast in the jungle"'' | ||