What does analogous mean?
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The question is asking for the definition of the word 'analogous' and possibly its usage in context.
Answer
Similar in some way.
The final answer is similar in some way.
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The final answer is similar in some way.
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Analogous is often used to describe things that are comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
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A common mistake is to confuse analogous with homologous. Homologous refers to similarity due to shared ancestry, while analogous refers to resemblance in function but not necessarily in structure or origin.
Sources
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary - merriam-webster.com
- Dictionary.com - dictionary.com
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