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ANALOGY

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Analogy.

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Analogy - as a 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

Example: "The operation of a computer presents an interesting analogy to the working of the brain"

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 (Exact Relations)
doctrine of analogy

Example Sentences

"She used an analogy to explain the concept of evolution."
"The teacher used the analogy of a traffic light to explain the importance of following rules."
"His explanation was clear because he used an analogy that everyone could relate to."
"In her speech, she drew an analogy between a beautiful garden and a well-functioning society."
"The coach used the analogy of a puzzle to motivate the team to work together."
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Word Game Points

Is ANALOGY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, analogy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANALOGY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ANALOGY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, analogy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANALOGY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ANALOGY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, analogy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANALOGY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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