1. similar in some way; comparable

Examples

• The heart is analogous to a pump in the way it circulates blood.
• Her situation is analogous to mine from last year.
• The wings of birds and bats are analogous structures that serve the same function.
• This computer program is analogous to a filing system.
• The relationship between teacher and student is analogous to that of coach and athlete.
• These two cases are analogous in their legal implications.