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analogy meaning and definition
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Definition of analogy (noun)
- an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
- drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
- "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"
- the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate
- synonyms: doctrine of analogy
- antonym: apophatism
Source: Princeton University Wordnet