Análogas (en. Analogous)

/aˈna.lo.ɣas/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to things that are comparable or similar in some aspect.
Scientific theories are analogous in their methods of study.
Las teorías científicas son análogas en sus métodos de estudio.
Describes characteristics that share similarities or connections with each other.
Their lifestyles are analogous, despite the different cultures.
Sus estilos de vida son análogas, a pesar de las diferentes culturas.
Related to analogy in reasoning or comparison.
The arguments presented are analogous to other previously studied cases.
Los argumentos presentados son análogas a otros casos estudiados previamente.

Etymology

From the Greek 'analogos', which means 'proportional' or 'similar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clear analogies
Obvious relationships between situations or concepts.
analogías claras
analogical thinking
A form of reasoning that compares similar situations.
pensamiento analógico
analogous proportions
Relationships of equality in the measure of functions or elements.
proporciones análogas

Related Words

analogy
Relationship of similarity or correspondence between two things.
analogía
analogous
That has analogy or similarity with something.
análogo
analogism
Reasoning based on analogy.
analogismo

Slang Meanings

Concept of equal importance or validity in casual discussions.
Those two projects are analogous in terms of social impact.
Esos dos proyectos son análogas en términos de impacto social.