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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