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  1. 18-Aug-2006, 00:02 #1
    CurlyGirly1233 Guest

    Exclamation Big Question

    What is the English term for this?
    example: "Dog is to canine; as cat is to feline", or "Foot is to shoe; as hand is to glove"
    This has REALLY been bugging me!
  2. 18-Aug-2006, 01:32 #2
    mykwyner
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    Default Re: Big Question

    analogy
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