analogisms
/əˈnæləˌdʒɪzəmz/
noun
- Multiple instances of reasoning or arguments that are based on comparing two things that are similar in some way.
- The teacher used several analogisms to help the students understand difficult scientific ideas.
- Some analogisms are very helpful, while others can oversimplify a complex topic.
- The book is full of analogisms that compare the human body to a machine.