Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
analogous
adjective
/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/
Definition
Similar in some way, allowing for comparison.
Examples
- The development of the brain is analogous to the growth of a tree.
- Her situation is analogous to mine, making it easier for me to understand her feelings.
- The two theories are analogous; both explain natural phenomena in a similar way.
Meaning
Analogous describes things that are similar or comparable in certain aspects, often used to draw parallels between different concepts or situations.
Synonyms
- Comparable
- Similar
- Parallel
- Alike
