analogize

Meanings

• Verb

  To explain the meaning of something new by comparing it to something that is already understood.

• Verb

  To make a comparison between two things to explain the meaning of one or both.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with analogize
apologize , alligatorize , monopolize

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Variants

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analogize , analogized , analogizes , analogizing

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'analogos' meaning 'proportional' or 'in the same ratio'.

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Trivia

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1. Analogies have been used in mathematics since ancient times to help understand complex mathematical concepts.

2. The word 'analogize' was first used in English in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphor: Metaphors are a type of analogy where one thing is described in terms of another thing, but the comparison is not meant to be taken literally.

2. Simile: Similes are a type of analogy where one thing is compared to another thing using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Culture

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Analogies have been used in literature, philosophy, and science to help explain complex ideas and concepts. For example, in Plato's Allegory of the Cave, an analogy is used to explain the nature of reality and the importance of knowledge.

How to Memorize "analogize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine explaining a complex concept by comparing it to something simpler and more familiar. Visualize the process of making an analogy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'analogize' with the idea of making a comparison to help explain something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the acronym 'A N A L O G I Z E' to remember the meaning: 'Analyze and Link Objects to Gain Insight and Explanation'

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