analogical

[ an-l-oj-i-kuhl ]

adjective
  1. based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.

Origin of analogical

1
First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin analogic(us) (from Greek analogikós; see analogy, -ic) + -al1
  • Also an·a·log·ic .

Other words from analogical

  • an·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • an·a·log·i·cal·ness, noun
  • non·an·a·log·ic, adjective
  • non·an·a·log·i·cal, adjective
  • non·an·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·an·a·log·i·cal·ness, noun
  • un·an·a·log·i·cal, adjective
  • un·an·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words that may be confused with analogical

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