"done by or of the nature of an analogy," 1580s in mathematics; c. 1600 in general use; see analogy + -ical.
the analogical use of a metaphor
analeptic
analgesia
analgesic
analgetic
analog
analogical
analogize
analogous
analogue
analogy
analyse
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