analogical

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

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Meanings

1

adj
expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy

the analogical use of a metaphor
2

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

The word analogical appears in scientific writing with a precise technical sense.

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Synonyms

2 adj · of, pertaining to, based... analogicanalogistic

Word family

Forms analogically

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Phrases (1)

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analogical use
application of an idea or expression through comparison with something else

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From analogic + -al.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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