analogous
/əˈnæɫəɡəs/
comparable in certain respects; similar
analogous in a sentence
“This situation is analogous to what happened before.”
Origin of analogous
Greek analogos proportionate (from ana according to + logos ratio)
Related Words
parallel
similar or corresponding; equivalent
equivalent
equal in value, function, or meaning
commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; proportionate
disparate
essentially different; distinct in kind
dichotomy
a division into two contrasting things or parts
nuance
a subtle difference in meaning or expression