analogist

noun

anal·​o·​gist ə-ˈna-lə-jist How to pronounce analogist (audio)
: one who searches for or reasons from analogies

Word History

Etymology

analogy + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of analogist was in 1788

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“Analogist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/analogist. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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