analogous
Translation
analogous
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
((adjective)) to sth. comparable to something The human brain is analogous to a computer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: similar, comparable, parallel; Antonyms: dissimilar, different
Etymology
From Greek 'ana-' (according to) + 'logos' (ratio).
Memory Tips
It's often followed by 'to' or 'with', as in 'A is analogous to B', to show a comparison.