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Analogous (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin; "the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The eyes of octopuses and humans are analogous, as they both have a similar function but developed independently of each other.
  • The analogous structures of the fins of fish and the limbs of tetrapods allow for similar movements in different environments.
  • The wings of a butterfly and those of a bird are analogous, as they both provide lift and allow for flight.
  • The analogous features of the shells of turtles and the carapaces of armadillos serve as protection against predators.
  • The analogous organs of the kidneys in vertebrates and the antennal glands in crustaceans both function as excretory organs.

Antonyms

  • Heterologous
  • Homologous

Meaning 2

Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar; "brains and computers are often considered analogous"; "salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The new policy is analogous to the one implemented by our competitor last year, with some minor adjustments.
  • The concept of memes in internet culture is analogous to the spread of ideas in traditional sociology.
  • The development of a butterfly from a caterpillar is analogous to the transformation of a tadpole into a frog.
  • The struggles of the characters in the novel are analogous to the real-life experiences of people living in poverty.
  • The navigation system used by homing pigeons is analogous to the GPS technology used in modern cars.

Synonyms

  • Correspondent

Related Words

  • Analogy (noun)
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