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analogous

a·nal·o·gous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-nal-uh-guh s]
    • /əˈnæl ə gəs/
    • /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-nal-uh-guh s]
    • /əˈnæl ə gəs/

Definitions of analogous word

  • adjective analogous If one thing is analogous to another, the two things are similar in some way. 3
  • adjective analogous similar or corresponding in some respect 3
  • adjective analogous (of organs and parts) having the same function but different evolutionary origin 3
  • adjective analogous formed by analogy 3
  • adjective analogous similar or comparable in certain respects 3
  • adjective analogous similar in function but not in origin and structure 3
See all 12 definitions of analogous

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Origin of analogous

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin analogus < Greek análogos proportionate, equivalent to ana- ana- + lóg(os) ratio + -os adj. suffix; see -ous

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Parts of speech for Analogous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Analogous

analogous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for analogous

adj analogous

  • akin — If one thing is akin to another, it is similar to it in some way.
  • comparable — Something that is comparable to something else is roughly similar, for example in amount or importance.
  • corresponding — parallel; equivalent
  • related — associated; connected.
  • alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.

adjective analogous

  • similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
  • agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.

pronoun analogous

  • suchlike — of any such kind; similar.
  • such — of the kind, character, degree, extent, etc., of that or those indicated or implied: Such a man is dangerous.
All 20 Synonyms of analogous

Antonyms for analogous

adj analogous

  • alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
  • disconnected — disjointed; broken.
  • unrelated — associated; connected.
  • dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
  • unlike — different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributed unlike sums to charity.

adjective analogous

  • different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
All 8 Antonyms of analogous

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Related words

  • analogous color

    Art. any one of a group of related colors that are near each other on the color wheel, a circular chart that shows gradations of color: Red, orange, and yellow are analogous colors. Compare complementary color (def 1a).

  • organic

    noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.

  • analogize

    to make use of analogy, as in argument; draw comparisons

  • analogy

    If you make or draw an analogy between two things, you show that they are similar in some way.

  • stomach

    Anatomy, Zoology. a saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, as in humans and certain animals, forming an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food. such an organ or an analogous portion of the alimentary canal when divided into two or more sections or parts. any one of these sections.

  • -gynous

    of or relating to women or females
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