analogical

[ an-l-oj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

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

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of analogical¹

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin analogic(us) (from Greek analogikós; analogy, -ic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Analogical reasoning has a prominent place in our mental operations.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

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