Definition of analogy

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Analogy (n.) A relation or correspondence in function, between organs or parts which are decidedly different..

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Analogical :: Analogical (a.) Founded on, or of the nature of, analogy; expressing or implying analogy..
Accommodation :: Accommodation (n.) The application of a writer's language, on the ground of analogy, to something not originally referred to or intended..
Analogy :: Analogy (n.) A resemblance of relations; an agreement or likeness between things in some circumstances or effects, when the things are otherwise entirely different. Thus, learning enlightens the mind, because it is to the mind what light is to the eye, enabling it to discover things before hidden..
Analogically :: Analogically (adv.) In an analogical sense; in accordance with analogy; by way of similitude.
Parity :: Parity (n.) The quality or condition of being equal or equivalent; A like state or degree; equality; close correspondence; analogy; as, parity of reasoning..
Art :: Art () The second person singular, indicative mode, present tense, of the substantive verb Be; but formed after the analogy of the plural are, with the ending -t, as in thou shalt, wilt, orig. an ending of the second person sing. pret. Cf. Be. Now used only in solemn or poetical style..
Salicylite :: Salicylite (n.) A compound of salicylal; -- named after the analogy of a salt.
Anomalous :: Anomalous (a.) Deviating from a general rule, method, or analogy; abnormal; irregular; as, an anomalous proceeding..
Analogic :: Analogic (a.) Of or belonging to analogy.
Sucre :: Sucrate (n.) A compound of sucrose (or of some related carbohydrate) with some base, after the analogy of a salt; as, sodium sucrate..
Analogy :: Analogy (n.) Conformity of words to the genius, structure, or general rules of a language; similarity of origin, inflection, or principle of pronunciation, and the like, as opposed to anomaly..
Analogism :: Analogism (n.) Investigation of things by the analogy they bear to each other.
Analogous :: Analogous (a.) Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to.
Apply :: Apply (v. i.) To suit; to agree; to have some connection, agreement, or analogy; as, this argument applies well to the case..
Analogy :: Analogy (n.) Proportion; equality of ratios.
Analogist :: Analogist (n.) One who reasons from analogy, or represent, by analogy..
Galley :: Galley (n.) A name given by analogy to the Greek, Roman, and other ancient vessels propelled by oars..
Analogical :: Analogical (a.) Having analogy; analogous.
Analogy :: Analogy (n.) A relation or correspondence in function, between organs or parts which are decidedly different..
Un- :: Un- (adv.) To past particles, or to adjectives formed after the analogy of past particles, to indicate the absence of the condition or state expressed by them.
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