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Analogous: Definition, Examples & Usage Guide
Meaning 1：comparable (analogous)
analogous
/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/
adj.
It means two things are comparable in some ways, often used to explain one by referring to the other, making it clearer.
comparable
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/kəmˈpær.ə.bəl/
adj.
Describes two things that are similar in some significant way, allowing one to be understood by referring to the other, often through analogy.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'analogos' (ana- 'according to' + logos 'ratio') meaning 'proportionate'.
💡 Mnemonic
Ana + Logos = According to Reason. Two things that follow the same 'logic' are analogous.
📖 Example
In our science lesson, the teacher explained that a cell membrane is analogous to a security gate, controlling what enters and exits.
In our science lesson, the teacher explained that a cell membrane is analogous to a security gate, controlling what enters and exits.
🔗 Collocations
be analogous to – to be similar or comparable to something
directly analogous – having a clear and straightforward similarity
roughly analogous – approximately comparable without exact correspondence
🔄 Synonyms
comparable (adj.) – able to be compared; similar in some way
similar (adj.) – having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity
parallel (adj.) – occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way
🚫 Antonyms
different (adj.) – not the same as another or each other; unlike
dissimilar (adj.) – not similar; different
unrelated (adj.) – not connected or associated
🌱 Derivatives
analogue (n.) – something that is analogous to something else
analogously (adv.) – in an analogous manner
analogy (n.) – a comparison between two things, typically for explanation or clarification
📖 Cultural Story
Derives from Greek 'analogos' (ana- 'according to' + logos 'ratio'). Used since 16th century in logic to describe proportional correspondence. Now common in science and law.
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