lytically

/ˌlɪtɪkˈælɪkəli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a manner that involves breaking down or analyzing something into its constituent parts

“The critic reviewed the movie lytically, pointing out its flaws and weaknesses.”

2. adverb

in a way that is characterized by the breaking down of something into its constituent parts

“The novel was written lytically, with each chapter dissecting a different aspect of the protagonist’s life.”

Synonyms

  • anatomically
  • dissociatively

Antonyms

  • holistically
  • wholistically