analogical reasoning
CEFR: C2
A cognitive method of processing information that compares the similarities between new and known concepts to solve problems.
Synonyms
- analogical reasoning descriptor
- technical taxonomy
Common Collocations
- analysis of analogical reasoning
- features of analogical reasoning
- impact of analogical reasoning
Example Sentence
The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 16 highlights the importance of analogical reasoning in its specific analytical context.