ana-
Greekup, back, again
Prefix · means "up, back, again"
Roots often paired with ana-
Associated Words · 20
analysis
Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.)
analyst
A person who examines and interprets data or information
analyze
To examine something carefully by breaking it into parts
anonymous
Having an unknown or withheld identity
analogy
A comparison highlighting similarity between two things, used for explanation
analytical
Using careful logical analysis to understand something
anonymity
The state of being unknown or unidentified
anatomy
The science of body structure; a detailed analysis
analogous
Similar or comparable to something else in certain respects
analytic
Relating to or using analysis and logical reasoning
analyse
To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure
psychoanalysis
A therapeutic method exploring unconscious mental processes, based on Freudian theory
asymmetry
A lack of symmetry or equal proportion
anathema
Something strongly detested; a formal religious curse
analogue
Something equivalent or similar to another; relating to non-digital signals
asymmetric
Not symmetric; unevenly arranged
anagram
A word formed by rearranging the letters of another word
atonal
Not written in any musical key; lacking a tonal center
anode
The positive electrode in an electrical device
anonym
An anonymous person or a false name used to hide one's identity