ANALOGY. Resemblance, relation, or equality; a similitude of ratios or proportions.
ANALYSIS. The resolution of anything into its constituent parts: mathematically, it is the method of resolving problems by reducing them to equations.—Analysis of curves is that which shows their properties, points of inflection, station, variation, &c.—Analysis of finite quantities is termed specious arithmetic or algebra.—Analysis of infinites is a modern introduction, and used for fluxions or the differential calculus.—Analysis of powers is the evolution or resolving them into their roots.—Analysis of metals, fluids, solids, earths, manures, &c.
ANALYTIC. That which partakes of the property of analysis, and is reducible thereby.
ANAN. A word going out of use, uttered when an order was not understood, equal to "What do you say, sir?" It is also used by corruption for anon, immediately.
ANANAS. (Bromelia). Pine-apple.
ANAPHORA. A term sometimes applied to the oblique ascensions of the stars.
ANAS. A genus of water-birds of the order Natatores. Now restricted to the typical ducks.
ANASTROUS. See [Dodecatimoria].
ANAUMACHION. The crime amongst the ancients of refusing to serve in the fleet—the punishment affixed to which was infamy.
ANCHIROMACHUS.—A kind of vessel of the middle ages used for transporting anchors and naval stores.