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1. (adj.) analogous
having analogy; corresponding in some particular:
A brain and a computer are analogous.
2. analogous
Biol. corresponding in function but of different origins and having evolved separately, as the wings of birds and insects
Etymology: (1640–50; < L analogus < Gk análogos proportionate; see ana -, logos , -ous)
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1. (adj) analogous, correspondent
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
"brains and computers are often considered analogous"; "salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar"
2. (adj) analogous
corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
"the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous"
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1. (adj) analogous
having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to
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