analogy

noun

A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

(geometry) The proportion or the equality of ratios.

(grammar) The correspondence of a word or phrase with the genius of a language, as learned from the manner in which its words and phrases are ordinarily formed; similarity of derivative or inflectional processes.

Roots

anaana- · Greek · up, back logos-log · Greek · ratio, proportion

Synonyms for analogy

metaphorn similen likeningn similituden allegoryn comparisonn similarityn resemblancen comparingn likenessn

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The word analogy breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ana-, from Greek ana (“up, back”); and -log, from Greek logos (“ratio, proportion”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.