analogical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy
    • the analogical use of a metaphor

WordNet

An`a*log"ic*al adjective
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913