Definition of «analogous»

The term analogous refers to something that is similar in nature, but not necessarily identical. It can be used to describe things or situations that share common characteristics even if they are not exactly alike. In other words, it means "similar in character though not necessarily in circumstance."

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The relationship between a teacher and a student can be analogous to that of a mentor and mentee.
The way a car engine works can be analogous to how a human heart functions.
The process of learning a new language is analogous to learning to play a musical instrument.
The structure of an atom is analogous to a miniature solar system.
The concept of supply and demand in economics is analogous to a see-saw, where one side goes up when the other side goes down.

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In analogous, you're going to find colors right next to each other! (mychicobsession.com)
But in truth, the old paper world and the new digital world are not as analogous as all that, not at the bits and bites level. (legaltalknetwork.com)
The representation of this struggle is extreme, yet perfectly analogous with real - life conflicts. (fineartconnoisseur.com)
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Definition of «analogous»

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