What is another word for explicit comparison of dissimilars?
Pronunciation: [ɛksplˈɪsɪt kəmpˈaɹɪsən ɒv dɪsˈɪmɪləz] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the phrase "explicit comparison of dissimilars." One of the most common is "apples and oranges comparison." This phrase refers to comparing two things that are fundamentally different and thus cannot be directly compared. Another similar phrase is "comparing apples to elephants," which emphasizes the vast difference between the two things being compared. Other synonyms for this phrase include "unequal comparison," "comparison of dissimilar things," and "comparison of disparate elements." No matter which synonym you choose, the underlying meaning remains the same: attempting to compare two things that are so different as to make the comparison nonsensical or impossible.
