analogy

Noun
  1. An inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others (synset 105788336)
    is a type of: illation, inference - 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
  2. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect (synset 100652419)
    "the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"; "the models show by analogy how matter is built up"
    is a type of: comparing, comparison - the act of examining resemblances
  3. 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 (synset 105951428)
    is a type of: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
    same as: doctrine of analogy

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