Analogy
Analogy (əˈnaləjē)
Analogy is a term used in various fields, including linguistics, cognitive science, and medicine. It refers to a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Etymology
The term "analogy" originates from the Greek word "analogia", which means "proportion".
In Medicine
In medicine, analogy is often used to explain complex medical conditions or procedures by comparing them to more familiar concepts or processes. For example, a doctor might explain the function of the heart by comparing it to a pump.
Related Terms
- Comparison: A consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people.
- Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
- Simile: A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.
- Cognitive Science: The scientific study of the human mind and its processes, including consciousness, perception, thinking, memory, and language.
- Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure.
Pronunciation
Analogy is pronounced as əˈnaləjē.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Analogy
- Wikipedia's article - Analogy
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