(adj) similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar, Syn.correspondent, Example: brains and computers are often considered analogous; salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
(adj) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin, Ant.heterologous, homologous, Example: the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
a. [ L. analogous, Gr. &unr_; according to a due ratio, proportionate; &unr_; + &unr_; ratio, proportion. See Logic. ] Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to. [ 1913 Webster ]
Analogous tendencies in arts and manners. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Decay of public spirit, which may be considered analogous to natural death. J. H. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]
nalogous pole (Pyroelect.), that pole of a crystal which becomes positively electrified when heated. [ 1913 Webster ]
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