Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

analogist

noun
/əˈnæl.ə.dʒɪst/
Definition
A person who draws analogies or makes comparisons between different things.
Examples
  • As an analogist, she was able to connect the dots between various scientific theories.
  • The teacher encouraged students to become analogists by exploring how art and science intersect.
  • In debates, being an analogist helped him make compelling arguments by illustrating comparisons.
Meaning
The term refers to someone skilled in recognizing similarities and differences, often used in the context of problem-solving or reasoning by analogy.
Synonyms
  • comparer
  • reasoner
  • extrapolator