= metonymic, adj.

Of language, a word, etc.: that derives or communicates meaning with reference to parallels; (Philosophy and Theology) having parallel but distinct…

gen. Based on, involving, or characterized by analogy (in various senses). Cf. analogical, adj. Now rare and archaic.

Of the nature of, relating to, or involving metonymy; (of a word) used metonymically.

Of, relating to, or characterized by the view that language is based on a correspondence between words and ideas. Cf. analogist, n.1 2b.