Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

analysis paralysis

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.46 in modern English

Syllables
anal-y-sis -paral-y-sis
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
6
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition of being unable to make a decision due to the availability of too much information which must be processed in order for the decision to be made.

Uncountable

Etymology

From analysis + paralysis.

Usage

Inflected Forms

paralysis by analysis (alternative)

Phrases

extinction by instinct

Frequently Paired Words

extinction by instinct

Questions

What does analysis paralysis mean?
The condition of being unable to make a decision due to the availability of too much information which must be processed in order for the decision to be made.
Where does analysis paralysis come from?
From analysis + paralysis.

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