analogous

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adjective

1. similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar (Freq. 6)
- brains and computers are often considered analogous
- salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
• Syn:
correspondent
• Similar to:
similar
• Derivationally related forms:
correspondence (for: correspondent), correspond (for: correspondent), analogy
2. corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
- the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
• Ant:
homologous, heterologous
• Topics:
biology, biological science

• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  homologous, heterologous, heterologic, heterological