Analogous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Analogous is an adjective meaning (biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.
Meaning
(biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.
More Meanings
- Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)
Example Sentences
Analogous tendencies in arts and in manners.
Decay of public spirit, which may be considered analogous to natural death.
At the very least, it would seem to be tinkering with the formula of the biggest spiritual brand in the world, analogous to Coca-Cola changing its famous recipe in 1985.
Synonyms for analogous
Depending on context, synonyms include correspondent, like, similar, comparable, parallel.
Antonyms for analogous
Common opposites include homologous, heterological, heterologic, heterologous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include similar, correspondent, identical, same, comparable, equivalent.
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