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analogy

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/

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

Examples :

"Learning a new language is often described by the analogy of climbing a mountain; both require hard work, perseverance, and offer a great sense of accomplishment at the summit. "
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noun
(grammar) The correspondence of a word or phrase with the genius of a language, as learned from the manner in which its words and phrases are ordinarily formed; similarity of derivative or inflectional processes.

Examples :

"The formation of "worker" from "work" to describe a person who does that action is an analogy that helps us understand how to create similar words like "writer" from "write." "
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Illustration resemblance

resemblance noun

/ɹəˈzɛmbləns/

The quality or state of resembling

"The resemblance between the twins was striking; they looked almost identical. "

Illustration accomplishment

accomplishment noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"

Illustration perseverance

perseverance noun

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/

Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

"Even though she failed her driving test twice, her perseverance paid off when she finally passed on her third attempt. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration inflectional

inflectional adjective

/ɪnˈflɛkʃənəl/ /ɪnˈflɛkʃən̩əl/

(grammar) Of or pertaining to inflection.

"The English language used to be more inflectional, but now we rely more on word order. "

Illustration extrapolation

extrapolation noun

/ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/ /ɛkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/

A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.

"Based on the student's past test scores, the teacher made an extrapolation about how well they would do on the final exam. "

Illustration situations

situations noun

/ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃnz/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration equivalence

equivalence noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələns/

The condition of being equivalent or essentially equal.

"In mathematics, students learn about the equivalence of different fractions, like 1/2 and 2/4, which represent the same value. "

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

Illustration proportion

proportion noun

/pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/

A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.

"The proportion of students who chose math as their favorite subject was quite high. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

Illustration correspondence

correspondence noun

/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/

Friendly discussion.

"My correspondence with my pen pal was very enjoyable; we discussed our favorite books and hobbies. "