Definition of analogies

"analogies" in the noun sense

1. analogy

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

2. analogy

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect

"the operation of a computer presents and interesting analogy to the working of the brain"

"the models show by analogy how matter is built up"

3. doctrine of analogy, analogy

the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate

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Quotations for analogies

One fact is better than one hundred analogies.

It may be said, almost without qualification, that true wisdom consists in the ready and accurate perception of analogies. Without the former quality, knowledge of the past is uninstructive; without the latter it is deceptive. [ Whately ]

analogies in Scrabble®

The word analogies is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters analogies:

ANALOGIES
(108)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (15 words)

aeolian, agnosia, agonies, agonise, analogs, eloigns, galenas, genials, goalies, lasagne, leasing, legions, lingoes, sealing, sealion

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word analogies

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In analogies

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analogies in Words With Friends™

The word analogies is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 13

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters analogies:

ANALOGIES
(207)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (15 words)

aeolian, agnosia, agonies, agonise, analogs, eloigns, galenas, genials, goalies, lasagne, leasing, legions, lingoes, sealing, sealion

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word analogies

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In analogies

ANALOGIES
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