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aanaalogous, amalogous, anallogous, analoggous, analogou, analogouss, analogouus, analogouz, analoguos, analoogoous, annalogous, nalogous
Analogous — synonyms, analogous antonyms, definition
1. analogous (a)
25 synonyms
agreeing akin alike allied answering associated comparable comparative complementary conforming consonant correspondent corresponding equal equivalent homogeneous identical indistinguishable like parallel • • •
2. analogous (Adjective)
2 antonyms
heterologous homologous
2 definitions
analogous (Adjective) — Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar.
ex. "salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar" ex. "brains and computers are often considered analogous"
analogous (Adjective) — (biology) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin.
ex. "the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous"