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analogism

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐnɐluˈʒiʒmu/rare

a·na·lo·gis·mo

Definition

Reasoning based on analogy; the use of analogies.
His proof relied heavily on analogism rather than direct evidence.
Analogism is a common tool in philosophical discourse.
Common collocations
use of analogism

Etymology

Do grego 'analogismós', pelo latim 'analogismus'.

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