Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apt-analogy
Noun
ˈapt əˈnælədʒi
Definition
A comparison that is particularly relevant or suitable in illustrating a specific point or idea.
Examples
- He made an apt analogy between the complexities of the human brain and a computer’s processing system.
- Her apt analogy helped the students understand the concept much better.
- Using an apt analogy, the speaker compared the challenges of life to climbing a steep mountain.
Meaning
An apt analogy is a metaphor or comparison that effectively clarifies or emphasizes a concept by relating it to something familiar.
Synonyms
- pertinent comparison
- relevant analogy
- suitable metaphor
