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Analogy has been studied and discussed since [[classical antiquity]] by philosophers, scientists and [[law]]yers. The last few decades have shown a renewed interest in analogy, most notable in [[cognitive science]].

Analogy has been studied and discussed since [[classical antiquity]] by philosophers, scientists and [[law]]yers. The last few decades have shown a renewed interest in analogy, most notable in [[cognitive science]].

==Etymology==

==Etymology==

Fr. analogue, f. Gr. {alenis}{nu}{gaacu}{lambda}{omicron}{gamma}-{omicron}{nu} ANALOGON, which was in earlier use.]  

Fr. analogue, f. Gr. ANALOGON, which was in earlier use.]  

*An analogous word or thing; a representative in different circumstances or situation; something performing a corresponding part.

*An analogous [[word]] or [[thing]]; a representative in different circumstances or situation; something performing a corresponding part.

[[Image:Analogydateline.jpg|center|frame]]

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==Usage of the terms ''source'' and ''target''==

==Usage of the terms ''source'' and ''target''==

With respect to the terms ''source'' and ''target'' there are two distinct traditions of usage:

With respect to the terms ''source'' and ''target'' there are two distinct traditions of usage: