analogical

[ an-l-oj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌæn lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Also an·a·log·ic.

Origin of analogical

1560–70; < Latin analogic(us) (< Greek analogikós; see analogy, -ic) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM analogical

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH analogical

analogous analogical

Words nearby analogical

analog clock, analog computer, analog recording, analog signal, analog watch, analogical, analogion, analogism, analogist, analogize, analogous
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