analogous analogous /əˈnæləɡəs/

adjective

1. () Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar  ( correspondent , analogous )
   similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
    Brains and computers are often considered analogous
   brains and computers are often considered analogous
    Salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
   salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar
   
2. (biology) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin  ( analogous )
   (biology) corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin
    The wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous
   the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous