Meaning
A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin analogia, from Ancient Greek ἀναλογίᾱ (analogíā), from ἀνα- (ana-) + λόγος (lógos, “speech, reckoning”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: