nonanalogy

/nɑnˈænələdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A statement or comparison that lacks a clear or relevant connection.

“The professor pointed out that the analogy drawn in the student’s essay was a nonanalogy, making the entire argument fall apart.”

2. noun

A lack of or absence of an analogy.

“The absence of analogy in the argument made it difficult to understand the author’s point.”

Synonyms

  • inapt comparison
  • nonrelation

Antonyms

  • analogy
  • analogy