Similar vs. Analogy

Similar vs. Analogy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Similar and Analogy

Similaradjective

Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable.

Analogynoun

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

Similaradjective

(mathematics) Of geometrical figures including triangles, squares, ellipses, arcs and more complex figures, having the same shape but possibly different size, rotational orientation, and position; in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional; such that one can be had from the other using a sequence of rotations, translations and scalings.

Analogynoun

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

Similarnoun

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

Analogynoun

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect;

the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brainthe models show by analogy how matter is built up
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Similarnoun

(homeopathy) A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.

Analogynoun

the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater; language can point in the right direction but any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

Similaradjective

marked by correspondence or resemblance;

similar food at similar pricesproblems similar to minethey wore similar coats

Similaradjective

having the same or similar characteristics;

all politicians are alikethey looked utterly alikefriends are generaly alike in background and taste

Similaradjective

resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination;

suits of like designa limited circle of like mindsmembers of the cat family have like dispositionsas like as two peas in a poddoglike devotiona dreamlike quality

Similaradjective

(of words) expressing closely related meanings

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Similaradjective

capable of replacing or changing places with something else;

interchangeable parts