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analogous
similar
comparable
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corresponding
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matching
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aping
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copying
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connecting
analogous comparison
comparative analysis
similarity
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simile.
Meaning of Analogous Comparison
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "analogous comparison" refers to the process of identifying and explaining the similarities between two or more things, often to illustrate a point or make a concept more understandable.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "analogous" as having a similar or comparable function or feature, and "comparison" as the act of comparing two or more things to identify their similarities and differences.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "analogous comparison" as a comparison between two or more things that have similar features or functions, often used to explain a complex idea or concept.
Example Uses
- The scientist used an analogous comparison to explain the concept of black holes, comparing them to vacuum cleaners that suck up everything that gets too close.
- The teacher used an analogous comparison to help her students understand the concept of cells, comparing them to tiny factories that produce energy for the body.
- The writer used an analogous comparison to describe the city, comparing it to a living organism that grows and changes over time.