analogous

Definitions

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

Having analogy; corresponding to something else in function or structure, but not in evolutionary origin.

Examples

The human brain is often considered analogous to a complex computer processor.

His current situation is analogous to the one he faced five years ago.

Synonyms

comparable similar akin parallel equivalent related corresponding

Antonyms

dissimilar different unrelated incomparable distinct disparate divergent