De analogie
Example: De analogie tussen de twee theorieën biedt nieuwe inzichten.
Definition
"De analogie" refers to a comparison between two things that highlights similarities, often used to explain or clarify concepts. It involves identifying a relationship between different situations or ideas to provide new insights or understanding.
Etymology
The word "de analogie" comes from the Greek word 'analogia,' meaning proportion or correspondence. It entered Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of comparing parts to understand their relationship. Did you know? The concept of analogy has been fundamental in philosophy and science for centuries.
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"De analogie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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