analogy
noun | /analogy/
a comparison showing similarity between things
analogy
noun | /analogy/
Essential WordsMEDIUMa comparison showing similarity between things
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"He used an analogy about trees to explain the branching of the idea."
"Analogy can help learners grasp abstract concepts quickly."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: ana + logy (compare) → think alongside
Etymology
from Greek analogia "proportion, similarity"
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