English · Word Candidate

analogy

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: analogies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Examples

Yet the systole and diastole of the heart are not without their analogy in the ebb and flow of love.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The proportion or the equality of ratios.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “analogy” mean?

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

Is “analogy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.