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Webster's 1828 Dictionary
ANALOGICAL
a.Having analogy; used by way of analogy; bearing some relation. Thus analogical reasoning is reasoning from some similitude which things known bear to things unknown. An analogical word is one which carries with it some relation to the original idea. Thus the word firm primarily denotes solidity or compactness in a material body; and by analogy, when used of the mind, it conveys the idea of qualities having a similitude to the solidity of bodies, that is, fixedness or immovability.
ANALOGICALLY
adv. In an analogical manner; by way of similitude, relation or agreement. Thus to reason analogically is to deduce inferences from some agreement or relation which things bear to each other.
ANALOGICALNESS
n.The quality of being analogical; fitness to be applied for the illustration of some analogy.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
ANALOGICAL
ANALOGICAL 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.
ANALOGICALLY
ANALOGICALLY An `a *log "ic *al *ly, adv.
Defn: In an analogical sense; in accordance with analogy; by way of similitude. A prince is analogically styled a pilot, being to the state as a pilot is to the vessel. Berkeley.
ANALOGICALNESS
ANALOGICALNESS An `a *log "ic *al *ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being analogical.
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