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analogous Synonyms

Another word for analogous

Choosing another word for analogous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Usage Example

"The human heart's pumping mechanism is roughly comparable to a mechanical hydraulic pump."

Strongest
comparable
parallel
Strong
similar
akin
corresponding
correlative
like
equivalent

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of biological organs or structures) performing a similar function but having a different evolutionary origin.

Usage Example

"The wings of bats and the wings of butterflies are homoplastic structures that evolved independently for flight."

Strong
homoplastic

Opposites of analogous

The opposite of analogous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

homologous
unrelated
dissimilar
disparate
divergent
different
distinct
See all opposites of analogous

• Nearby Words

analog
analogically
analogize
analogous
analogously
analogy
analysis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Analogous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/analogous
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