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analogy in Arabic

قِيَاس qiyās

/əˈnæləd͡ʒi/

analogy in Arabic: قِيَاس (qiyās). In English, analogy means a relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

Arabic words for analogy

relationship of resemblance or equivalence
قِيَاس qiyās
grammar: similarity of derivative or inflectional processes
قِيَاس qiyās

English meaning of analogy

  1. noun A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
  2. noun The proportion or the equality of ratios.
  3. noun 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.

Full definition of analogy

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Questions about analogy in Arabic

What is the meaning of analogy in Arabic?
Analogy in Arabic is قِيَاس (qiyās).
ما معنى كلمة analogy؟
Analogy: قِيَاس (qiyās).
What does analogy mean in English?
Analogy means a relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.

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