Eulogical

/juːˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to eulogy; expressing praise, commendation, or approval.

Etymology

Formed by adding the suffix '-al' to 'eulogic,' creating an alternative adjective form. Both 'eulogical' and 'eulogistic' derive from the Greek root 'eulogia,' meaning blessed speech or praise.

Kelly Says

English loves having multiple ways to say the same thing—'eulogical,' 'eulogistic,' and 'eulogistic' all coexist, but 'eulogistic' eventually won out as the preferred form, showing how languages naturally prune their options over time.

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