01 a. Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
nalogous pole —
that pole of a crystal which becomes positively electrified when heated.
Syn.
Correspondent; similar; like.