A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.

plural of analogy

In an analogical manner; in the manner of an analogy.

To express as an analogy. / To treat one thing as analogous to another.

The quality of being analogous.

Of, pertaining to, based on, or composed of an analogy.

In an analogous manner; in a manner which evokes analogy.

Of or pertaining to analogy.

(logic) An argument from cause to effect; an a priori argument. / The investigation of things by the analogy they bear to each other.