Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
analogia
noun
/əˈnælədʒi/
Definition
a relationship between two things based on similarities in some aspects
Examples
- The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept of photosynthesis.
- He drew an analogy between the human brain and a computer.
- Through analogy, she was able to simplify the mathematical formula for her students.
Meaning
Analogy involves comparing two different things to highlight some form of similarity.
Synonyms
- comparison
- similarity
- metaphor
- correlation
- parallel