"analogous" meaning in All languages combined

See analogous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ʌˈnæl.ʌ.gəs/ [US], /-ʤəs/ Audio: en-us-analogous.ogg [US] Forms: analogous [positive], more analogous [comparative], most analogous [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When x is analogous to y, it is similar to y.
    Sense id: simple-analogous-en-adj-ECBqL26V
     
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          "text": "Using that little broom to sweep this big floor is analogous to using a candle to cook dinner for 40 people."
        },
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          "text": "The development of the new DVD with multiple formats is analogous to the video wars between beta and VHS."
        }
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        "or sometimes"
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        "positive"
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    },
    {
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        "comparative"
      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
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        },
        {
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      ],
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      ]
    }
  ],
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