Definition: Something that bears an analogy to something else
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
That dictionary definition is a little tricky, isn’t it? “Something that bears an analogy to something else…” Hmm. Let’s break it down nice and slow.
“Analog” – it's a word we use quite a bit, you see. It basically means
similar
or
comparable
.
Think of it like this: if you have a picture of a cat and a picture of a lion, they share
analogous
qualities - both are cats! They’re alike in some ways.
It's about finding similarities between things. Like how a song's melody might be
analogous
to another song's – they have a similar feeling or pattern.
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions before we move on to the next topic?