Analytical – Examining or liking to examine things in detail

(Pronounced a-nuh-li-tih-kul)

To remember the definition of the word analytical, use the following mnemonic:

An alligator has to be tickled (analytical) before being examined in detail. 

Examples of analytical in a sentence

She asked him multiple times to stop being so analytical and enjoy the movie.

Her analytical nature made her an exceptional detective.

They thought he was an analytical genius for solving the puzzle, but he'd actually snuck a look at the solution while they weren't looking.