English · Adjectives
analogous
/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/
[/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/]
comparable or similar
Advancedadjective
Definition
Similar or comparable in certain respects, so that a useful comparison can be drawn.
Example
The human eye is often described as analogous to a camera, though the comparison is imperfect.
The human eye is often described as analogous to a camera, though the comparison is imperfect.
Etymology
From Greek 'analogos' (proportionate), from 'ana-' plus 'logos' (ratio).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in scientific, philosophical, and analytical writing.