Synonyms: analysis
Definition: an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
Similar words: investigating, investigation
Definition: the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
Synonyms: psychoanalysis, depth psychology, analysis
Definition: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
Usage: his physician recommended psychoanalysis
Similar words: psychotherapy
Definition: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
Synonyms: analysis, analytic thinking
Definition: the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations
Similar words: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning
Definition: thinking that is coherent and logical
Synonyms: analysis
Definition: a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation
Similar words: infinitesimal calculus, calculus
Definition: the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions
Synonyms: analysis
Definition: a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
Similar words: criticism, literary criticism
Definition: a written evaluation of a work of literature
Synonyms: analysis
Definition: the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
Similar words: expressive style, style
Definition: a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
Usage: all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper