Analogous GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
Analogous GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/əˈnæl.ə.gəs/ (adj)
Similar to another situation or thing so that a comparison can be made, alike, comparable, corresponding, equivalent, homogeneous, parallel, related, akin, consonant,
The structure of an atom is often considered analogous to a solar system. In both cases, there is a central body—be it the nucleus in an atom or the sun in a solar system—around which smaller entities, such as electrons or planets, revolve. Though the forces and scales are vastly different, the analogy helps simplify complex scientific concepts for better understanding.
Antonyms
different, various, heterogeneous
Parts of speech
- Noun: analogy: comparison, likeness
- Noun: analogousness
- Adverb: analogously
