analogous

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Latin analogia < Greek αναλογία (proportion) + -ous. See logic.

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analogous (not comparable)

Positive
analogous

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion;—often followed by to.
    • Analogous tendencies in arts and manners. --De Quincey.
    • Decay of public spirit, which may be considered analogous to natural death. --J. H. Newman.

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