analogy
nounfeminine/ɐnɐluˈʒiɐ/medium
a·na·lo·gi·a
Definition
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
The teacher used an analogy between the solar system and an atom.
There's a clear analogy between the workings of a clock and the universe.
Common collocations
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Etymology
Do latim analogĭa, do grego ἀναλογία (analogía).