Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disanalogy

noun

/ˌdɪsəˈnælədʒi/

Definition

A difference or dissimilarity between two things that are being compared.

Examples

In discussing the effects of climate change and a natural cooling period, the researcher pointed out the disanalogy between both phenomena.
While a car and a bicycle are both methods of transportation, the disanalogy in their environmental impact is significant.

Meaning

Disanalogy highlights the ways in which two items or concepts are not alike, often used in logical arguments or comparisons to point out flaws in reasoning or to clarify distinctions.