a problem that 'defies analysis' [=a problem that cannot be easily understood or explained]
It was a difficult decision but, 'in the final analysis', it was the right choice.
The newspaper printed an 'analysis' of each candidate's positions.
(..) Total silence. Absolute quiet. Not a word out of me. What do we got? - What do we got? - There's residue on the wall. - We sent samples to Em for analysis. - Hey, '% ' body fat. - Funny. - Witness? Girl. Saw everything. She's taking it well. (..)2002 Men in Black II