analytic 
Austin. Analytical key, in hot., an arrangement of the 
prominent characters of a group of orders, or of genera, 
etc., in such a manner as to facilitate the determination 
of plants. Analytical mechanics, tin science of me- 
chanics treated by the infinitesimal calculus. Analytic 
function. See function. Analytic method, in '"''. n 
method which proceeds regressively or inductively from 
known particulars to the recognition of general principles, 
in opposition to the si/nthetic method, which advances 
from principles to particulars. 
II. n. (only in the first form). 1. One of the 
main divisions of logic, which treats of the 
criteria for distinguishing good and bad argu- 
ments. 2. Analysis in the mathematical sense. 
[Bare.] The new analytic of logical forms, a logi- 
cal scheme of syllogism by Sir W. Hamilton, based upon 
the doctrine of the quantification of the predicate. See 
quantification. 
analytically (an-a-lit'i-kal-i), adv. 1. In an 
analytical manner; by an analytic method ; by 
means of analysis. 2. To or toward analytic 
methods: as, "persons analytically inclined," 
H. Spencer. 
analytics (an-a-lit'iks), n. pi. [The pi. form 
with ref. to Aristotle's treatises on logic, called 
TO dva'AvriKa, neut. pi. of ova/.uroiof, analytic: 
see analytic.'] 1. Tie name given by Aristotle 
to the whole of his logical investigations viewed 
as the analysis of thought; specifically, the 
name of two of his logical treatises, the Prior 
and the Posterior Analytics, the former of which 
deals with the doctrine of the syllogism, and 
the latter with proof, definition, division, and 
the knowledge of principles. 2. Same as 
analytic, 2. 
analyzable, analysable (an'a-li-za-bl), a. [< 
analyze, analyse, + -able.] Capable of being 
analyzed. 
analyzableness, analysableness (au'a-li-za- 
bl-nes), n. The state or quality of being analyz- 
able. 
analyzation, analysation (an-a-li-za'shon), //. 
[< analyze, analyse, + -ation.] ^he act of ana- 
lyzing. 
analyze, analyse (an'a-Uz), v. t.; pret. and 
pp. analyzed, analysed, ppr. analyzing, analys- 
ing. [Now usually spelled analyse in England, 
but formerly there, as still in the United States, 
spelled regularly analyze (as in Johnson's Dic- 
tionary), in the 17th century also analize, < F. 
analyser = Pr. Pg. analysar = Sp. analizar = It. 
analizzare, analyze ; from the noun, F. analyse, 
E. obs. analyse, analysis, the term, conform- 
ing to -ize, as also in paralyse, q. v. : see analy- 
sis and -ize.'] 1. To take to pieces; resolve 
into elements ; separate, as a compound into its 
parts ; ascertain the constituents or causes of ; 
ascertain the characters or structure of, as a 
plant: as, to analyze a mineral, a sentence, or 
an argument ; to analyze light by separating it 
into its prismatic constituents. 
But do what we will, there remains in all deeply agree- 
able impressions a charming something we cannot analyze. 
H. Jamet, Jr., Trans. Sketches, p. 244. 
The analyzing prism is fitted into the body [of the mi- 
croscope] above the Wenham prism, in such a manner 
that, when its fitting is drawn out, ... it is completely 
out of the way of the light-rays. 
W. B. Carpenter, Micros., 68. 
Hence 2. To examine critically, so as to bring 
out the essential elements or give the essence 
of: as, to analyze a poem. 3. In math., to 
submit (a problem) to treatment by algebra, 
and especially by the calculus, 
analyzer, analyser (an'a-li-zer), n. 1. One 
who or that which analyzes, or has the power of 
analyzing. 
Fire is the great analyzer in the world, and the product 
ashes. Bushnett, Sermons on Living Subjects. 
By this title [man of science] we do not mean the mere 
calculator of distances, or analyzer of compounds, or label- 
ler of species. if. Spencer, Education, p. 93. 
Specifically 2. In optics, the part of a polari- 
scope which receives the light after polari- 
zation and exhibits its properties: usually a 
section or prism cut from a doubly refracting 
crystal. 
When two instruments, whether of the same or of dif- 
ferent kinds, are used, they are called respectively the 
"polariser" and the "analyser"; and the two together 
are included under the general name of "polariscope." 
Spottiswoode, Polarisation, p. 2. 
Anamese, a. and . See Annamese. 
anamesite (a-nam'e-sit), n. [< Gr. avducaof, 
intermediate (< avd, upon, + fteaov, middle), + 
-jfe 2 .] The name given by lithologists to those 
varieties of basalt which are of so fine a tex- 
ture that the separate crystals cannot be dis- 
tinguished by the naked eye. See basalt. 
Anamite (an'a-mit), n. Same as Annamese. 
anamnesis (an-am-ne'sis), n. [NL., < Gr. ava- 
, a recalling to mind, < avafu/nrf/aKetv, recall 
196 
to mind, < ava, again, + pi/ivj/aiten', call to mind: 
see mnemonic. Cf. amnesia.'] 1. In psychol., 
the act or process of reproduction in memory ; 
reminiscence. 2. In rhet., a figure which con- 
sists in calling to remembrance something over- 
looked. 3. In Platonic pliilnd., the vague rec- 
ollection of a state of existence preceding the 
present life. Is. Taylor. 4. In med., the account 
given by a patient or his friends of the history 
of his case up to the time when he is placed un- 
der the care of a physician. 
anamnestic (an-am-nes'tik), a. and n. [< Gr. 
dva/ivt/tmnAf, able to recall to mind, < ava/tvr/aroi;, 
that may be recalled, < avafitfivf/aneLv: see anam- 
nesis.] I. a. Aiding the memory. 
H. . The art of recollection or reminis- 
cence. Sir W. Hamilton. 
Anamnia (an-am'ni-a), TO. pi. [NL., neut. pi. 
of anamnius, < Gr. av- priv. + dftviov, amnion.] 
In zool., those vertebrates, as fishes and am- 
phibians, which are destitute of an amniotic 
sac : opposed to Amnionata (which see). 
Anamniata (an-am-ni-a'ta), n. pi. [NL., as 
.ln/tmnia + -ata.] The more correct form of 
AiKimnimiata. 
Anamnionata fan-am'' ni-o-na'ta), .j>7. [NL., 
< Gr. av- priv. + apviav, amniorij + -ata; more 
correctly A naiunia la."] Vertebrates which have 
no amnion, as the Icntkyopsida : synonymous 
with Anallantoidea, and opposed to Amnionata. 
Also written Anamniota. 
anamnionic (an-am-ni-on'ik), a. [< Gr. av- 
priv. + apviav, iiiiinioii, + -ic; the more correct 
form would be *anamniac.] Same as tuiiini- 
niotic. 
Anamniota (an-am-ni-6'ta), . pi. [NL., < Gr. 
av- priv. + a/tviov, amnion, + -uror: see -iiti.] 
Same as Anaamionata. 
anamniotic (an-am-ni-ot'ik), a. [As Anamni- 
ota + -ic.] Without amnion: as, fishes and 
amphibians are anamniotic vertebrates. An 
equivalent form is anamnionic. 
anamorphism (an-a-mor'fizm), n. [< anamor- 
phosis + -ism.'] Saine as anamorphosis, 2 and 3. 
anamorphoscope (an-a-mor'fo-skop), . [< Gr. 
am/i6p<txjm(; (see anamorphosis) + aiumeiv, view.] 
An optical toy consisting of a vertical cylindri- 
ananthous 
Anamorphosis. 
anamorphosy (an-a-inor'fo-si), n. Same as 
MUDHOrpkom. Imp. Diet. 
anamorphons (an-a-m6r'fus), . [As anamor- 
phosis T -oils, after amorphous.'] Distorted; 
out of shape. N. E. D. 
anan (a-nan'), adv. and interj., orig. prep. phr. 
[< ME. anan, ana>n, originally with long a (a), 
anan; also anon, anoon, anone: see anon.] I.t 
Anamorphoscope. 
cal mirror which gives a correct image of a 
distorted picture drawn at the base on a plane 
at right angles to the axis of the mirror. See 
anamorphosis. 
anamorphose (an-a-mor'fos), v. t.; pret. and 
pp. anamorphosed, ppr.anam&rphosing. [<- 
morphosis.] To represent by anamorphosis; 
distort into a monstrous projection. N. K. D. 
anamorphosis (an-a-m6r'fo-sis or an*a-mor- 
fo'sis), n. [NL., < Gr. avan&p$uai<;, a forming 
anew, < avajiopfyiiuv, form anew, transform, < 
avd, again, + fiopiji&eiv, form, < fioptyfy, a form : see 
morphology.] 1 . In perspec. , a method of draw- 
ing which gives a distorted image of the object 
represented when it is viewed directly or nearly 
so, but a natural image when it is viewed from a 
certain point, is reflected by a curved mirror, 
or is seen through a polyhedron. 2. In bot., an 
anomalous or monstrous development of any 
part of a plant, owing to some unusual condition 
affecting growth, so that it presents an appear- 
ance altogether unlike the typical form, as 
when the calyx of a rose assumes the form of a 
leaf. Lichens are so liable to this change of form from 
modifications of climate, soil, etc., that some varieties 
have been placed in three or four different genera. 
3. In zool. and 60?., the gradual change of form, 
generally ascending, traced in a group of ani- 
mals or plants the members of which succeed 
each other in point of time. Thus, the earlier mem- 
bers of any group observed in the lower geological forma- 
tions are by some said to be of a lower type than, and in 
point of development inferior to, their analogues in more 
recent strata or among living forms ; but this has been 
controverted, especially by opponents of Darwinism. 
In senses 2 and 3 also called 
adv. At once; immediately; anon. 
Go to, little blushet, for this, anan, 
You'll steal forth a laugh in the shade of your fan. 
B. Jon<m, Entertainments. 
II, interj. An interrogative particle signify- 
ing that one has not heard or comprehended 
what has been said. [Eng.] 
Ilat<t. Well, what say you to a friend who would take the 
bitter bargain off your hand? 
Tony. Anan! Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer, ii. 
I In this sense formerly, and still dialectally, much used in 
replying to questions or commands, to gain a slight delay, 
though originally implying " I will attend to you at once" ; 
hence, with an interrogative tone, it came to imply that 
the question or command was not understood. It is the 
same word as anon.] 
ananat (au-an'a), . [See ananas.] A pine- 
apple. 
ananas (an-an'as), n. [Formerly also anana = 
F. and It. ananas, < Sp. ananas, also anana, Pg. 
ananaz, the pineapple, < Braz. (Tupi) ananas, 
anassa. or nanas, first mentioned as Peruv., 
nanas.] 1. A native name in tropical America 
of the pineapple, and of other plants resem- 
bling it. The wild ananas of the West Indies is 
Bromelia Pingitin. 2. [cap.] [NL.] A small 
genus of tropical plants, belonging to the nat- 
ural order Bromeliacea;. A. saliva produces the 
pineapple. Also called Atianassa. 
Ananchytes (an-ang-ki'tez), n. [NL. ; forma- 
tion appar. irreg. and not obvious.] A ge- 
nus of fossil petalostichous sea-urchins, of the 
family Spatangi- 
rfff-, found in the 
Cretaceous for- 
mation. They are 
called in the south 
of England "shep- ' 
herds' crowns" and 
"fairy loaves," and 
are especially char- 
acteristic of the Ananchytes. 
Upper Chalk. They I, A. ovatHS. 2, A. tuberculatus. 
have a raised helmet- 
like form, simple ambulacra, transversed mouth, an oblong 
outlet. 
Ananchytinae (an-ang-ki-ti'ne), n. pi. [NL., < 
Ananchytes + -inte.] A subfamily of sea-urchins, 
of the family Spatangida, typified by the genus 
Ananchytes, containing many fossil and a few 
surviving forms. 
anandrous (an-an'drus), o. [< NL. anandrus, 
< Gr. avavfjM^, without a man, < av- priv. + avi/p 
(avSp-), a man, a male, in mod. bot. a stamen.] 
In bot., without stamens: applied to female 
flowers. Also formerly applied to cryptogamic 
plants, because they were supposed to have no 
male organs. 
anantherOUS (an-an'ther-us), a. [< NL. aitan- 
tlurits, < Gr. av- priv. + NL. anil/era, anther.] 
In bot., destitute of anthers. 
ananthOUS (an-an'thus), a. [< Gr. avavOtK, < 
av- priv. + avfior, a flower, + -oiis.] Destitute 
of flowers. 
