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nonanalytical

nonanalytical

8.7
Relying on feeling instead of careful logical thinking
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnəˈlɪtɪkəl/
  • Formal
translation icon : no analítico
  • The workshop focused on nonanalytical methods for improving intuition and emotional expression.

Examples

  • She prefers activities that are nonanalytical, which allow her to express herself creatively without overthinking.

  • Future researchers should test both the analytical strategies used, such as playing slowly and repeating smaller sections, as well as a nonanalytical strategy, such as repeating the whole excerpt, with musicians of differing ability and experience levels.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Many artists engage in nonanalytical practices that prioritize feelings and spontaneity over structured thought.

Synonyms

nonlogical
vsnonanalytical
1 7.9

Not using clear or correct reasons

focuses on being not open to analysis or logical examination
noninferential
vsnonanalytical
  • Specialized
9.9

Not based on reasoning from other beliefs

describes items that cannot be examined by analysis or logical reasoning
nonrational
vsnonanalytical
8.6

Not based on clear thinking but on feelings or instinct

is not open to analysis or logical examination

Antonyms

analytical
51 5.1

Using careful thinking to study something by looking at its parts

How Analytical

analytical
51 5.1
nonanalytical
  • Formal
8.7

Surface Forms

nonanalytical positive

Morphology

nonanalytical = analytical (transparent) = non + analytical

Standard negation by 'non-' of a clearly analysable adjective, yielding the straightforward opposite meaning.

Etymology

Nonanalytical comes from non- 'not' and analytical from analysis 'breaking into parts' or 'careful thinking'. So a nonanalytical way of working is one that does not break things down or follow step-by-step logic, but relies more on feeling or the whole idea.