Analogy — synonyms, definition

1. analogy (Noun)

affinity approximation closeness comparison congruence corollary correspondence deduction doctrine of analogy judgment kinship likeness parallel resemblance result semblance similarity

analogy (Noun) — An inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others.

analogy (Noun) — Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect. ex. "the operation of a computer presents an interesting analogy to the working of the brain" ex. "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"

analogy (Noun) — The religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate.

belief comparing comparison faith illation inference religion religious belief