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> a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. the dictionary definition of the word analogy does not include th
by Osiris 6y ago
> a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
the dictionary definition of the word analogy does not include those stipulations that you stated.
Any explanation that compares two things meets the definition of analogy. I think you're being pedantic. You can disagree with the comparison, but that doesn't mean it can't be called an analogy.