For Analogy we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Bioinformatics, Learning, Poetry and Public Speaking.

Analogy (Anthromorphemics)

A process of reasoning whereby two entities that share some similarities are assumed to share many others.

Analogy (Anthropology)

A process of reasoning whereby two entities that share some similarities are assumed to share many others.

Analogy (Bioinformatics)

Reasoning by which the function of a novel gene or protein sequence may be deduced from comparisons with other gene or protein sequences of known function. Identifying analogous or homologous genes via similarity searching and alignment is one of the chief uses of Bioinformatics. (See also alignment, similarity search.)

Analogy (Learning)

A cognitive process in which an example or schema is used to map a new solution for a similar problem.

Analogy (Poetry)

An agreement or similarity in some particulars between things otherwise different; sleep and death, for example, are analogous in that they both share a lack of animation and a recumbent posture.
Sidelight: Prevalent in literature, the use of an analogy carries the inference that if things agree in some respects, it's likely that they will agree in others.
(Compare Simile, Symbol)

Analogy (Public Speaking)

A connection established between two otherwise dissimilar ideas or things.

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