# analytic vs analytical

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### analytic
*adjective · IPA /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ · frequency rank #19,262*
Of, or relating to any form of analysis, or to analytics.

### analytical
*adjective · IPA /ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/ · frequency rank #10,645*
Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts

## Source
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