Definition

In a way that shows a similarity or comparison between two different things.

Example

The teacher explained the concept analogically, comparing it to something the students already understood.

Conversation

I was thinking about how we can explain things analogically during our presentation.

That's a great idea! Analogies really help people understand complex topics better.

Exactly! If we relate it to something familiar, it makes it so much easier.

Totally! I think our audience will appreciate that approach.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Analogically → It is formed from "analogia" (from Greek "ἀναλογία", meaning proportion or correspondence) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word describes reasoning or understanding in a manner that draws a correspondence or similarity between two different things.

Memory Tip

Think of 'analogia' which means proportion or correspondence, to remember that 'analogically' refers to reasoning by drawing similarities.

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