Antonyms for analogy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-nal-uh-jee
Phonetic Transcription : əˈnæl ə dʒi


Definition of analogy

Origin :
  • 1540s (perhaps early 15c.), from Old French analogie or directly from Latin analogia, from Greek analogia "proportion," from ana- "upon, according to" (see ana-) + logos "ratio," also "word, speech, reckoning" (see logos). A mathematical term used in a wider sense by Plato.
  • noun agreement, similarity
Example sentences :
  • Analogy in modern times only points the way, and is immediately verified by experiment.
  • Extract from : « Timaeus » by Plato
  • Analogy was here the guide of those who speculated on this matter.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Heavens » by Robert Stawell Ball
  • Analogy may have for its basis the quality or value of the compound attributes.
  • Extract from : « Essay on the Creative Imagination » by Th. Ribot
  • Analogy may be based solely on the number of attributes compared.
  • Extract from : « Essay on the Creative Imagination » by Th. Ribot
  • Analogy, therefore, would point to him as the instructor of his kinsman.
  • Extract from : « The Violin » by George Hart
  • Analogy of the structure of some Volcanic Rocks with that of Glaciers.
  • Extract from : « Life of Charles Darwin » by G. T. (George Thomas) Bettany
  • Analogy proves a probability, but it cannot establish a certainty.
  • Extract from : « Talks on Writing English » by Arlo Bates
  • This is all in accordance with Analogy; surely it must be clear to you.
  • Extract from : « Flatland » by Edwin Abbott Abbott
  • One of the many meanings of Analogy is, Resemblance of Relations.
  • Extract from : « Analysis of Mr. Mill's System of Logic » by William Stebbing
  • Analogy tells us, by the methods of the present slayer of Tarantulae.
  • Extract from : « Bramble-bees and Others » by J. Henri Fabre

Synonyms for analogy

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