analogous
Translation
similar, comparable
Examples
The human brain is analogous to a computer.
The human brain is analogous to a computer.
Their situation is analogous with ours.
Their situation is analogous with ours.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) be analogous to ((sth.)) to be similar or comparable to (sth.) The human brain is analogous to a computer.
((sth.)) be analogous with ((sth.)) to be similar or comparable to (sth.) Their situation is analogous with ours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: comparable, similar, parallel; Antonyms: different, dissimilar
Etymology
From 'analogy', which comes from Greek 'ana-' (according to) + 'logos' (ratio, word).
Memory Tips
Often used with 'to' or 'with'. 'A is analogous to B' means A is comparable to B in certain respects.