How to Spell analogy
analogy - noun
- A comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
- Resemblance in some particulars between things otherwise unlike : similarity
- Inference that if two or more things agree with one another in some respects they will probably agree in others
- Correspondence between the members of pairs or sets of linguistic forms that serves as a basis for the creation of another form
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "analogy" is important to learn.' 'Please use "analogy" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "analogy" helps with spelling.'
Etymology
Middle English analogie, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin analogia "ratio, proportion, correspondence in the inflection and derivation of words, the use of this correspondence in word derivation," borrowed from Greek analogía "proportion, relation, correspondence in the inflection and derivation of words," from análogos "proportionate, conformable, analogous" + -ia -y:2
Word family
analogous, analogies
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