analogical
[ an-l-oj-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌæn lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.
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Nearby words
analog clock, analog computer, analog recording, analog signal, analog watch, analogical, analogion, analogism, analogist, analogize, analogous
Also an·a·log·ic.
Related forms
Can be confused
analogous analogicalDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for analogical
Analogical inference in its turn is as closely allied with induction.
Analogical reasoning has a prominent place in our mental operations.
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism|F. V. N. PainterAnalogical reasoning from history or from recent experience in other places is wholly delusive.