Analogous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈna-lə-gəs/ anal·o·gous

Meaning & Definition of Analogous

Analogous (adjective)

  1. similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail, similar in a way that invites comparison, showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy

Analogous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having qualities in common

    "bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad"

    similar: akin, alike, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of
    related: commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too, redundant, same, selfsame, substitutable, synonymous, twin, entire, homogeneous, homogenous, unchanging, uniform, unvaried, unvarying
    opposite: different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike
    near: disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Analogous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Analogous:

akin, alike, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, on the order of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Analogous

Words with the opposite meaning of Analogous:

different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin, unlike

Related Words for Analogous

commensurate, proportionate, tantamount, virtual, allied, congeneric, congenerous, congenial, connatural, kin, kindred, relatable, related, approaching, approximating, close, coextensive, coincident, conformable, conforming, consistent, consonant, duplicate, equal, equivalent, fungible, identical, indistinguishable, interchangeable, me-too

Near Antonyms of Analogous

disparate, distinct, distinguishable, nonequivalent, noninterchangeable, variable, varied, various, varying, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, unconnected, unrelated

Word Forms of Analogous

Derived words: analogously (adverb), analogousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Analogous

Latin analogus "proportionate" (Medieval Latin, "conforming to analogy") + -ous; analogus borrowed from Greek análogos "proportionate, conformable," parasynthetic derivative from anà lógon "proportionately," from aná "up, throughout" + lógon, accusative of lógos "word, speech, relation, correspondence, proportion" ana-, legend

First known use: 1646

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Frequently Asked Questions about Analogous

What does "Analogous" mean?

"Analogous" means similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail, similar in a way that invites comparison, showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy. As an adjective, it is defined as: similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail, similar in a way that invites comparison, showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy.

What is another word for "Analogous"?

Other words for "Analogous" include akin, alike, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding and ditto. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Analogous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Analogous"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Analogous". Common alternatives include akin, alike, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like and matching.

What is the opposite of "Analogous"?

Antonyms of "Analogous" include different, dissimilar, diverse, unakin and unlike. Near antonyms include disparate, distinct, distinguishable and nonequivalent.

How do you use "Analogous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Analogous" in a sentence: "bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad".

Is "Analogous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Analogous" is an adjective.

Is "Analogous" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Analogous" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Analogous"?

"Analogous" is pronounced /ə-ˈna-lə-gəs/ and divided into syllables as anal·o·gous.