analogist

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A person who explains things by showing how they are similar to other things

noun
/əˈnælədʒɪst/

: analogista

The analogist explained the theory by drawing parallels to everyday experiences.

Examples

Many analogists believe that history repeats itself.
An analogist often draws parallels between different concepts.
As an analogist, she often compared historical events to modern situations.
His reputation as an analogist made his lectures both engaging and accessible.
As an analogist, she often compares the behaviors of animals to human actions to highlight common traits.
In his lecture, the analogist explained how the structure of an atom resembles the solar system.
The philosopher was known as an analogist, drawing parallels between ancient myths and modern beliefs.

Surface Forms

analogist singular

analogists plural

Morphology

analogist = analogy (transparent) = analogy + ist

The meaning 'a person who finds analogies' follows directly from 'analogy' + the agentive suffix '-ist', making the formation predictable for learners.

Etymology

Analogist comes from analogy, which itself comes from the parts ana- ('again') and logos ('reason' or 'word'). So an analogist is someone who explains or thinks by comparing things, which is why the word means a person who finds analogies.