Definition

Having similarities or likenesses that allow for comparison or drawing parallels between different things.

Example

The teacher explained that the human brain is analogous to a computer in how it processes information.

Conversation

I was thinking about how our situations are quite analogous in some ways.

That's true! We both faced similar challenges last year.

Exactly, it makes me feel like we're in this together.

For sure! It's nice to have someone who understands.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Analogous → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up, back, or again) and "logos" (meaning ratio or relation). The word describes things that have a similar relationship or proportion to each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'related' ('logos') in a way that is 'similar' or 'back' ('ana-') to each other — that's what analogous means.

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