Definitions

1. noun

A comparison between two unlike things that share a common characteristic or function; a relationship of similarity between two things.

“The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex concept to the students.”

2. noun

A proportion or ratio of one quantity to another.

“The engineer calculated the analogy between the mechanical system’s efficiency and the electrical system’s performance.”

3. noun

A passage or sentence that illustrates or explains something by comparison.

“The author included an analogy in the novel to convey the protagonist’s emotional state.”

4. verb

To compare or explain something by means of an analogy.

“The professor analogized the economic theory to a real-world example to make it more relatable.”