analytical vs desultory

analytical

adj
  • Using analytic reasoning as opposed to synthetic. 

  • Of or pertaining to analysis; resolving into elements or constituent parts 

desultory

adj
  • Jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order, planning, or rational connection; lacking logical sequence. 

  • Disappointing in performance or progress. 

  • Out of course; by the way; not connected with the subject. 

How often have the words analytical and desultory occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )