analogical
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌænəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
Based on or involving a comparison between two things that are otherwise unlike to clarify a concept.
Examples
He provided an analogical explanation to help the students grasp the complex physics theory.
The author relies heavily on analogical reasoning to connect the historical event to modern politics.
Her analogical thinking allowed her to solve the problem by applying a solution from a completely different field.
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