Analogous — synonyms, analogous antonyms, definition

1. analogous (a)

agreeing akin alike allied answering associated comparable comparative complementary conforming consonant correspondent corresponding equal equivalent homogeneous identical indistinguishable like parallel • • •

2. analogous (Adjective)

heterologous homologous

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"