The detailed study or examination of something in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features.
ana+lysis
Shared component: analysis · examination
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analysis
examination
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesA method of treating mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind.
psycho+analysis
Shared component: analysis · examination
The process of examining and thinking about your own feelings, actions, and reasons for doing things.
self+analysis
Shared component: analysis · examination