analogical
[ an-l-oj-i-kuhl ]
adjective
based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.
Origin of analogical
1- 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
- analogous, analogical
Words Nearby analogical
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How to use analogical in a sentence
analogical reasoning has a prominent place in our mental operations.
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism | F. V. N. Painteranalogical inference in its turn is as closely allied with induction.
analogical reasoning from history or from recent experience in other places is wholly delusive.
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