analogy
nounHow many syllables in analogy?
There are 4 syllables in the word analogy.How to pronounce analogy:
Definition of analogy:
- analogy (noun):
- a comparison made to show such a similarity
- drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect.
- a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
Synonyms for analogy:
code word
comparison
correlation
correspondence
device
doctrine of analogy
equivalence
euphemism
homology
likeness
metaphor
parallel
relation
resemblance
similarity
simile
similitude
Antonyms for analogy:
absurdity
alterity
antithesis
bizarreness
clash
conflict
contradiction
contradictoriness
contrariety
contrast
deviation
dichotomy
difference
differences
differentiation
disagreement
disconnection
discord
discordance
discrepancy
disharmony
disparateness
disparity
disproportion
dissemblance
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- anomaly
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- enthusiasm
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- postulation
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- conceivable
- unfurlable
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- solemnity
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- differentiate
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- unawakened
- discontinue
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