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analogous

//əˈnæləɡəs//
English Definition
Comparable; similar.
中文释义
类似的;可比拟的
Example Sentence

The structure of a beehive is analogous to a well-organized city, with specialized roles and efficient communication.

蜂巢的结构类似于组织良好的城市,具有专门的角色和高效的沟通。

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “analogous”?

  1. A Lacking proper respect.
  2. B Friendly; approachable.
  3. C Offensively conspicuous; flagrant.
  4. D Comparable; similar.
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D — Comparable; similar.. “analogous” means Comparable; similar..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Comparable; similar.”?

  1. A blatant
  2. B affable
  3. C irreverent
  4. D analogous
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D — analogous. “analogous” means Comparable; similar..

Common questions about “analogous”

What does “analogous” mean?

analogous — Comparable; similar.. In Chinese: 类似的;可比拟的.

How do you pronounce “analogous”?

analogous is pronounced //əˈnæləɡəs//.

How is “analogous” used in a sentence?

The structure of a beehive is analogous to a well-organized city, with specialized roles and efficient communication. (蜂巢的结构类似于组织良好的城市,具有专门的角色和高效的沟通。)

What are synonyms for “analogous”?

comparable, similar, parallel — all close in meaning to analogous (Comparable; similar.).

What is the opposite of “analogous”?

dissimilar, different — each the opposite of analogous (Comparable; similar.).

Is “analogous” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. analogous is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “analogous”?

analogy 的形容词。

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