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/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ · an·a·lo·gy
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- A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation. The teacher used an analogy to explain the concept of photosynthesis to her students.
- The proportion or the equality of ratios. The engineer calculated the analogy of the two machines to ensure they were working efficiently.
- 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. The linguist studied the analogy between the grammar of ancient Greek and Latin languages.
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Did you know? The concept of analogy has been used in various fields, including science, philosophy, and literature, to explain complex ideas and relationships.