(uncountable, statistics) A statistical method used to describe variability among observed correlated variables in terms of one or more unobserved variables (called factors).

in an analgesic manner

By means of analepsis (form of flashback).

plural of analytic function

Alternative form of analgene

An antipyretic and analgesic, derived from quinoline and mainly used to treat rheumatism and neuralgia.

(mathematics) A generalization of a theorem, identity or expression that involves a new parameter q that returns the original theorem, identity or expression in the limit as q → 1. They have applications in the study of fractals and the entropy of chaotic dynamical systems.

(computational linguistics, text analysis) The use of computers to process natural language in an attempt to identify and extract information about the writer's affective state.

Alternative form of q-analog

(archeology) A technique for identifying the functions of artefact tools by closely examining their working surfaces and edges.