Analogous Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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analogous
anal-o-gous
Definitions
in a similar manner
Similar in a particular way; comparable. Having analogy; corresponding to something in particular.
Synonyms
comparable, corresponding, equivalent, similar.
Examples of usage
- The two cases are not entirely analogous.
- His work in the field is analogous to hers in the laboratory.
in a metaphorical sense
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a metaphorical sense. Resembling or similar in some respects.
Synonyms
comparable, equivalent, resembling, similar.
Examples of usage
- The relationship between the two characters is analogous to that of siblings.
- Her behavior was analogous to that of a dictator.
Translations
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Quick facts about “analogous”
Analogous is a 3-syllable adjective (anal-o-gous). It is pronounced /əˈnæɫəɡəs/ in American English and /ɐnˈæləɡəs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 8 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #5,500 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'analogous'
The word 'analogous' comes from the Greek word 'analogos', meaning proportionate. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of analogy has been used in various fields, such as philosophy, mathematics, and linguistics, to describe similarities or comparisons between different things or ideas.
See also: analogies.