Analogy

Pronunciation: /əˈnælədʒi/

Definitions of analogy

noun A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example Sentences

A1 An analogy is a comparison between two things to explain something.

A2 She used an analogy to describe how a computer works by comparing it to a brain.

B1 The teacher explained the concept of photosynthesis using an analogy of a factory.

B2 The author's analogy between life and a journey resonated with many readers.

C1 The lawyer made a compelling analogy in court to illustrate his point.

C2 In his speech, the politician drew an analogy between the economy and a living organism.

Examples of analogy in a Sentence

formal The professor used an analogy to explain the complex scientific concept.

informal She made an analogy comparing studying for exams to training for a marathon.

slang His analogy about relationships being like a rollercoaster really resonated with me.

figurative The artist used color as an analogy for emotions in her abstract painting.

Grammatical Forms of analogy

• past tense: analogized
• plural: analogies
• comparative: more analogous
• superlative: most analogous
• present tense: analogizes
• future tense: will analogize
• perfect tense: has analogized
• continuous tense: is analogizing
• singular: analogy
• positive degree: analogous
• infinitive: to analogize
• gerund: analogizing
• participle: analogized

Origin and Evolution of analogy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'analogy' comes from the Greek word 'analogia' meaning proportion or correspondence.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a mathematical context to denote proportion, the word 'analogy' has evolved to also refer to similarities or comparisons between different things.