2. Having analogy; analogous. Sir M. Hale.

An`a*log"ic*al*ly, adv. 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.

An`a*log"ic*al*ness, n. Quality of being analogical.

A*nal"o*gism (&?;), n. [Gr. &?; course of reasoning, fr. &?; to think over, to calculate] 1. Logic an argument from the cause to the effect; an a priori argument. Johnson.

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