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analogous

/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    bearing a significant resemblance to something else, especially in structure, function, or meaning

    - "The new design is analogous to the old one."
    - "His behavior is analogous to that of a child."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/



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Synonyms

comparable , correspondent , like , parallel , similar
Rhymes
Words rhyming with analogous
logos , aglos , poshos
Variants
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analogous , analogously , analogousness , analogousnesses
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'analogos' meaning 'proportional' or 'corresponding'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'analogous' comes from the Greek word 'analogos', which means 'proportional' or 'corresponding'.

  2. Analogies have been used in mathematics since ancient times to help understand complex concepts. For example, Euclid used analogies to explain the properties of geometric shapes.

  3. Analogies are a common tool used in science to explain complex phenomena. For example, the concept of gravity can be explained using the analogy of an apple falling from a tree.

Related Concepts
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  1. Metaphor: Analogous is a type of figurative language that is closely related to metaphor. While a metaphor directly compares two things without using 'like' or 'as', an analogy makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The sun is a golden ball' is a metaphor, while 'The sun is like a golden ball' is an analogy.

  2. Simile: Another type of figurative language that is related to analogous is a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her eyes are like diamonds' is a simile.

Quotes
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  1. … gluons, force particles "analogous" to the photons of electromagnetism.

    - Andrew Watson,{it}Science{/it},22 Jan. 1999

  2. … great stretches of algae, "analogous" to terrestrial woodlands, in which kelp fills the role of trees.

    - William K. Stevens,{it}New York Times{/it},5 Jan. 1999

  3. … not by means superior to, though "analogous" with, human reason …

    - Charles Darwin,{it}On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection{/it},1859
Culture
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The term 'analogous' has been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, science, and literature. In mathematics, analogous functions are those that have the same functional form but differ only in their coefficients or exponents. In science, analogies are used to explain complex concepts by drawing comparisons between seemingly unrelated things. In literature, authors often use analogies to help readers understand abstract ideas or to create vivid imagery.

How to Memorize "analogous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two things that are similar in structure or function, such as two gears that fit together perfectly. Visualize how they are alike and how they work together.

  2. associate

    - Think of a person who has a characteristic that is similar to another person. For example, you might associate the word 'analogous' with the word 'similar'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'analogous' with a memorable phrase or acronym. For example, you might remember the phrase 'Analogies are like gears in a machine' or the acronym 'A is for Analogous, L is for Like, G is for Gears, O is for Operate, and S is for Similar'.

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