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analogically

 

[ əˈnæl.əˌdʒɪ.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a similar manner

Analogically refers to reasoning or relating to something in a way that draws comparisons or similarities. It often suggests that the analogy provides a basis for drawing conclusions or understanding something in a comparable context.

Synonyms

comparatively, correspondingly, similarly

Examples of usage

  • He explained the theory analogically to make it easier to understand.
  • Analogically, one can see how the two situations are alike.
  • She approached the problem analogically, using previous cases as a guide.

Translations

Translations of the word "analogically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 analogicamente

🇮🇳 अनुरूप रूप से

🇩🇪 analogisch

🇮🇩 secara analogis

🇺🇦 аналогічно

🇵🇱 analogicznie

🇯🇵 類似して

🇫🇷 analogiquement

🇪🇸 analógicamente

🇹🇷 analojik olarak

🇰🇷 유사하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مشابه

🇨🇿 analogicky

🇸🇰 analogicky

🇨🇳 类比地

🇸🇮 analogično

🇮🇸 hliðstætt

🇰🇿 аналогиялық

🇬🇪 ანალოგიურად

🇦🇿 analoji olaraq

🇲🇽 de manera análoga

Etymology

The term 'analogically' derives from the word 'analogy', which comes from the Greek word 'analogía', meaning 'proportion' or 'relation'. This Greek term is composed of 'ana' meaning 'upon' or 'according to' and 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'reason'. The use of the term in English dates back to the mid-19th century, and it has evolved to represent the method of reasoning that involves establishing connections between differing yet similar scenarios or concepts. The adverbial form '-ically' indicates the manner in which an action is performed, thereby encapsulating the essence of making comparisons or drawing parallels in thinking or reasoning processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,157, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.