Analogies: meaning, definitions and examples
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analogies
[ əˈnalədʒiz ]
logical reasoning
Analogies are comparisons between things that have some features in common. They are often used in tests to evaluate logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Synonyms
comparisons, resemblance, similarity
Examples of usage
- An analogy between the heart and a pump can help explain how blood circulates in the body.
- Understanding analogies can improve your ability to recognize patterns and relationships.
- Analogies can be a useful tool in learning new concepts and making connections between different ideas.
Translations
Translations of the word "analogies" in other languages:
🇵🇹 analogias
🇮🇳 समानताएं
🇩🇪 Analogien
🇮🇩 analogi
🇺🇦 аналогії
🇵🇱 analogie
🇯🇵 類推
🇫🇷 analogies
🇪🇸 analogías
🇹🇷 benzerlikler
🇰🇷 유추
🇸🇦 تشبيهات
🇨🇿 analogie
🇸🇰 analógie
🇨🇳 类比
🇸🇮 analogije
🇮🇸 hliðstæður
🇰🇿 аналогиялар
🇬🇪 ანალოგიები
🇦🇿 analojiya
🇲🇽 analogías
Etymology
The word 'analogies' originates from the Greek word 'analogia', which means 'proportion'. The use of analogies in reasoning and communication can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle. Throughout history, analogies have been used as powerful tools to explain complex ideas and facilitate understanding.
See also: analogous.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,302, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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