analogously,

Meanings

• adverb

  resembling or comparable to something in some respect; having properties or characteristics resembling or resembling those of something else.

• adverb

  making a comparison between one thing and another to explain the nature of one or both.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with analogously,
analogies , homologues , holograms

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Variants

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analogous , analogously , analogousness , analogousnesses

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Etymology

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from the Greek word analogos, meaning proportionate, or resembling in some respect.

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Trivia

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1. Analogously is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, including mathematics, physics, and philosophy. In mathematics, the term 'analogous functions' refers to functions that have the same form but different coefficients. In physics, the term 'analogous circuits' refers to electronic circuits that have the same functional characteristics. In philosophy, the term 'analogical reasoning' refers to the process of making comparisons between seemingly disparate things to gain a deeper understanding of their underlying similarities.

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Related Concepts

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1. analogy: A figure of speech in which a thing or situation is described as being like something else, usually for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

2. metaphor: A figure of speech that directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'time is a thief' is a metaphor.

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Quotes

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1. … gluons, force particles "analogous" to the photons of electromagnetism.

   - Andrew Watson,{it}Science{/it},22 Jan. 1999

2. … great stretches of algae, "analogous" to terrestrial woodlands, in which kelp fills the role of trees.

   - William K. Stevens,{it}New York Times{/it},5 Jan. 1999

3. … not by means superior to, though "analogous" with, human reason …

   - Charles Darwin,{it}On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection{/it},1859

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Culture

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Analogously has been used extensively in literature, philosophy, and science to explain complex concepts through comparisons. For instance, in Plato's Allegory of the Cave, the philosopher is described as having emerged from the cave, seeing the truth, and explaining it to those still in the dark. This can be seen as an analogy for the enlightenment and knowledge gained through education and experience.

How to Memorize "analogously,"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of scales, where each side represents a concept. The weights on each side represent the properties or characteristics of each concept. When the scales are balanced, the concepts are analogous, or resemble each other, in some way.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a person who has a friend with a similar personality. You can remember the friend's name by associating it with the friend who is similar to them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'APE' to remember the definition of analogously: 'A' for 'analogous', 'P' for 'proportionate', and 'E' for 'resembling'.

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