analogous

analogous is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ʌˈnæl.ʌ.gəs/ or sometimes IPA: /-ʤəs/
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Adjective

Positive analogous

Comparative more analogous

Superlative most analogous

1. When $x$ is analogous to $y$, it is similar to $y$.

   Using that little broom to sweep this big floor is analogous to using a candle to cook dinner for 40 people.

   The development of the new DVD with multiple formats is analogous to the video wars between beta and VHS.

Synonyms

• similar
• comparable

Related words

• analogy
• analogously