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analogy Synonyms

Another word for analogy

Choosing another word for analogy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A comparison between two otherwise unlike things based on a shared similarity of features or structure, typically used for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Usage Example

"The professor drew an comparison between the human heart and a mechanical pump to help the students understand blood circulation."

Strongest
comparison
parallel
Strong
similarity
correspondence
likeness
resemblance
equivalence
metaphor

• noun (Context 2)

In evolutionary biology, the correspondence in function or appearance between anatomical structures of different species that have evolved independently rather than from a common ancestor.

Usage Example

"The wings of insects and the wings of birds represent a classic biological homoplasy resulting from convergent evolution."

Strong
homoplasy

Opposites of analogy

The opposite of analogy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

homology
difference
dissimilarity
discrepancy
contrast
divergence
See all opposites of analogy

• Nearby Words

analogize
analogous
analogously
analogy
analysis
analyst
analytic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Analogy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/analogy
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