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analogie

analogy

noun ah-nah-loh-ZHEE Rare

Origin: Greek analogia 'proportion'

Usage Note

Analogie is used in academic, philosophical, and everyday speech to draw comparisons based on structural similarity. The phrase par analogie avec ('by analogy with') is common in reasoning and explanation. The adjective analogue ('analogous, analog') shares the same root and covers both logical comparison and analog (non-digital) technology.

Examples

"Il explique le concept par analogie avec l'eau."

Natural Translation

He explains the concept by analogy with water.

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