ANALOGICAL

analogical

(adjective) expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy; “the analogical use of a metaphor”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

analogical (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to, based on, or composed of an analogy.

Source: Wiktionary


An`a*log"ic*al, a.

1. Founded on, or of the nature of, analogy; expressing or implying analogy. When a country which has sent out colonies is termed the mother country, the expression is analogical. J. S. Mill.

2. Having analogy; analogous. Sir M. Hale.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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