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analogy

(n): an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

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(n): the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

(n): drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

(n): the act of examining resemblances

(n): the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

(n): a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

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about 1 year ago uselessness said: A Tip for Proper English

Analogies in writing are like feathers on a snake.

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