disanalogy

/ˌdɪsˈænəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A comparison that shows the opposite or a lack of similarity between things.

“The film’s plot was a disanalogy to the original novel, with many characters having different personalities.”

2. noun

A lack of analogy or similarity.

“The concept of artificial intelligence was a disanalogy to the human brain, as it was based on different principles.”

3. noun

A comparison that reveals the differences between two things.

“The disanalogy between the two systems helped the researchers identify their key differences.”

Synonyms

  • contrast
  • dissimilarity

Antonyms

  • analogy
  • similarity