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analogical
[ an-l-oj-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌæn lˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
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adjective
based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.
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OTHER WORDS FROM analogical
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH analogical
analogous, analogicalWords nearby analogical
anality, anallergic, analog, analog clock, analog computer, analogical, analogion, analogism, analogist, analogize, analogous
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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.