analogy

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
2. (countable, uncountable) The proportion or the equality of ratios.
3. (countable, uncountable) The correspondence of a word or phrase with the genius of a language, as learned from the manner in which its words and phrases are ordinarily formed; similarity of derivative or inflectional processes.

Synonyms

similarity

metaphor

resemblance

simile

likeness

parallelism

comparison

similitude

analog

analogue

doctrine of analogy

anal

comparing

conformity

correspondence

fable

parable

parity

figure of speech

equivalence

sameness of law

attempt

adequacy

propinquity

proportion

quota

rate

ratio

analogousness

similar

analogous

similarly

affinity

adequateness

symbolism

typology

analogize

like

likelihood

Translations

analogie

Analogie

analogia

analogía

analogia

αναλογία

analogie

benzerlik

analogia

التشاب

Ähnlichkeit

overeenkomst

analogia

kıyas

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/

Etymology

From Latin analogia, from Ancient Greek ἀναλογίᾱ (analogíā), from ἀνα- (ana-) + λόγος (lógos, “speech, reckoning”).