analogical

[an-l-oj-i-kuh l]

adjective

based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.

Also an·a·log·ic.

Origin of analogical

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

Related formsan·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverban·a·log·i·cal·ness, nounnon·an·a·log·ic, adjectivenon·an·a·log·i·cal, adjectivenon·an·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·an·a·log·i·cal·ness, nounun·an·a·log·i·cal, adjectiveun·an·a·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Can be confusedanalogous analogical

Examples from the Web for analogical

Historical Examples

Analogical reasoning from history or from recent experience in other places is wholly delusive.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. IV. (of 12)
Edmund Burke
Analogical inference in its turn is as closely allied with induction.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8
Various
Analogical reasoning has a prominent place in our mental operations.
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
F. V. N. Painter

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Examples from the Web for analogical

Historical Examples

Analogical reasoning from history or from recent experience in other places is wholly delusive.

Analogical inference in its turn is as closely allied with induction.

Analogical reasoning has a prominent place in our mental operations.

Origin of analogical