Analagous

/əˈnælədʒəs/ adjective

Definition

Comparable in certain respects; having similarity or correspondence in function or structure, though differing in origin (variant or alternate spelling of analogous).

Etymology

Variant or alternate spelling of 'analogous,' from Greek 'analogos' (proportionate). The form 'analagous' represents an older or alternative spelling convention from earlier English. Modern usage strongly prefers the 'analogous' spelling.

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