analogies

[/əˈnælədʒiz/]
nounpl: analogies
analogias
1. Comparisons between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, based on their similarities
The teacher used analogies to help students understand complex scientific concepts.
A professora usou analogias para ajudar os alunos a entenderem conceitos científicos complexos.
2. A correspondence or partial similarity between things otherwise dissimilar
There is an analogy between the structure of an atom and the solar system.
Existe uma analogia entre a estrutura de um átomo e o sistema solar.
3. A process of reasoning in which one thing is inferred to be similar to another thing in a known respect
By analogy with previous cases, we can predict the outcome.
Por analogia com casos anteriores, podemos prever o resultado.
Analogies are highly valued in both American and Brazilian educational systems as pedagogical tools. In Portuguese-speaking countries, analogias are frequently used in philosophy, literature, and scientific education to bridge understanding between the known and unknown. This rhetorical device is particularly prominent in Brazilian legal writing and academic discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comparisonsparallelssimilaritiesresemblancescorrespondences
Antonyms / Antônimos
differencesdissimilaritiescontrasts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
analogias
Standard term used in educational and formal contexts
Portugal
analogias
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in academic discourse

Related Words

analogyanalogousmetaphorsimilecomparisonparallel

Related Idioms & Phrases

by analogy with
draw an analogy
make an analogy
analogous to
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