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analogous

/əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

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adjective

Análogo, semejante, parecido

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)

Examples :

"A map is analogous to the real world, representing physical locations in a simplified way. "

Un mapa es análogo al mundo real, representando ubicaciones físicas de manera simplificada.

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adjective

Análogo

Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.

Examples :

"The wings of a butterfly and the wings of a bird are analogous structures; they both allow flight, but their internal bone structures are very different. "

Las alas de una mariposa y las alas de un pájaro son estructuras análogas; ambas permiten el vuelo, pero sus estructuras óseas internas son muy diferentes.

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