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Analytical vs Methodical - What's the difference?

analytical | methodical |

As adjectives the difference between analytical and methodical

is that analytical is of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment while methodical is in an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

analytical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts; as, an analytical experiment
  • Using analytic reasoning as opposed to synthetic.
  • Derived terms

    * analytical chemistry * analytical table of contents

    methodical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
  • Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.
  • the methodical''' arrangement of arguments; a '''methodical treatise
  • * Addison
  • Methodical regularity.

    Synonyms

    * systematic