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an⋅a⋅log⋅i⋅cal

[an-l-oj-i-kuhl]
–adjective
based on, involving, or expressing an analogy.
Also, an⋅a⋅log⋅ic.


Origin:
1560–70; < L analogic(us) (< Gk analogikós; see analogy, -ic ) + -al 1


an⋅a⋅log⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
an⋅a⋅log⋅i⋅cal⋅ness, noun
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an·a·log·i·cal   (ān'ə-lŏj'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  Of, expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy: the analogical use of a metaphor.
an'a·log'i·cal·ly adv.
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