3. resolution of a problem by the analysis of its conditions, opp. σύνθεσις, Arist.EN1112b23; esp. in Math., Phld.Acad.Ind.17, Papp.634.11, Procl.in Euc.p.43 F.
4. in the Logic of Arist., reduction of the imperfect figures into the perfect one, APr.51a18, al., Chrysipp.Stoic.2.7.
5. solution of a problem, etc., Plu.Rom.12.
II. (from Pass.) retrogression, Id.2.76d; retirement, departure, J.AJ19.4.1; death (cf. “ἀναλύω” 111), 2 Ep.Ti.4.6.