'anagogic' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'anagogicus', which comes from the Greek 'anagōgikos', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'agōgos' meant 'leading'.

'anagogic' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'anagogicus' and eventually became the modern English word 'anagogic'.

Initially, it meant 'leading up or spiritual elevation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to mystical or spiritual interpretation'.