adj

analogous

Analogous (adj) means having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".).

adj

Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".)

Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.

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Etymology

From Latin analogus, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓νᾰ́λογος (ănắlogos); Its English equivalent is analogue + -ous. The application to similar features of organisms is nearly as old as the general sense. Recognizably modern uses of the second sense, distinguishing analogous from homologous, appear in the mid-19th century.

Rhymes for analogous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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What is the meaning of analogous?

"analogous" (adj) means having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".).

What are the different meanings of analogous?

"analogous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or similar proportion (often followed by "to".); 2. Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.