analogy

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

Plural analogies