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analogous

/əˈnæləɡəs/

Describes things that are similar in some way, often used to help explain a complex idea by comparing it to something simpler. It implies a relationship where two different things share a similar function or structure.

例文

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1

The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.

The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.

2

The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.

The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.

3

Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.

Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.

語族

名詞
analogy
Verb
analogize
副詞
analogously
形容詞
analogous
関連
analogue
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.

クイックテスト

The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.

正解!

正解は: analogous

例文

1

The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.

everyday

The structure of an atom is often seen as analogous to a tiny solar system.

2

The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.

formal

The legal situation in this country is analogous to the one we saw in Europe last year.

3

Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.

informal

Think of the internet as analogous to a giant highway for information.

4

Researchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.

academic

Researchers found that the wings of insects are functionally analogous to those of birds.

5

Our current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.

business

Our current expansion strategy is analogous to our successful entry into the Asian market.

語族

名詞
analogy
Verb
analogize
副詞
analogously
形容詞
analogous
関連
analogue

よく使う組み合わせ

analogous to comparable to
closely analogous very similar
strictly analogous exactly comparable
functionally analogous similar in how it works
structurally analogous similar in how it is built

よく使うフレーズ

analogous to the situation

similar to the current state of affairs

not strictly analogous

not a perfect comparison

in an analogous way

in a similar manner

よく混同される語

analogous vs analysis

Analysis is the detailed examination of something; analogous describes a comparison between things.

analogous vs anonymous

Anonymous means having an unknown name; analogous means being similar or comparable.

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使い方のコツ

Analogous is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is most frequently used in academic, scientific, or formal contexts to clarify a concept through comparison.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'with' instead of 'to' (e.g., 'analogous with'), though 'to' is the standard preposition. Some also confuse it with 'similar', but 'analogous' specifically implies a deeper logical or functional connection.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Analog' clock. The movement of the clock's hands is 'analogous' to the actual passing of time.

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語源

Derived from the Greek 'analogos', meaning 'proportionate' or 'according to a ratio'.

文法パターン

Adjective used after linking verbs (be, seem, appear) Commonly followed by the prepositional phrase 'to + noun' Does not have a comparative form like 'more analogous'; usually modified by adverbs like 'closely'.

クイックテスト

The software's security system is ______ to a series of locked gates.

正解!

正解は: analogous

関連単語

ancarny

C1

Relating to deep, ancient instincts or primal physical sensations that evoke a sense of mystery or unsettling familiarity. It describes behaviors or feelings that seem to be inherited from prehistoric ancestors and manifest in modern contexts.

tripendward

C1

Describing a trajectory, movement, or orientation directed toward a three-fold suspension or a point supported by three distinct anchors. It characterizes an object or path that leans toward a junction where three entities or supports meet.

synacrness

C1

Describing a quality of simultaneous acute precision and synchronized coordination. It refers to the state where multiple sharp or intense elements occur at once with perfect alignment.

unmalance

C1

A state of persistent or structural lack of equilibrium, specifically when this lack of balance leads to a detrimental or inefficient outcome. It is often used in technical or test-specific environments to describe systems where the distribution of elements is intentionally or erroneously skewed.

comtermness

C1

To engage in the process of establishing common terminology or shared linguistic understanding within a specific group. It involves negotiating and refining definitions to ensure all parties are aligned on technical concepts.

semifinism

C1

Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.

revaltion

C1

A revelation is the act of revealing or disclosing a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way. It can also refer to a divine or supernatural disclosure of information to humanity.

bifugcy

C1

To divide or branch into two distinct, often divergent paths or outcomes, typically used in contexts involving complex decision-making or evolutionary processes. It implies a definitive split where the resulting entities develop independently and no longer overlap.

intravictship

C1

Describing the internal relations, dynamics, or psychological states that exist within a group sharing a common victory or high-status achievement. It refers specifically to the nuances of interaction between members who are part of the same successful collective.

antimanment

C1

The systematic opposition to or reversal of human management and intervention within a specific system or environment. It typically refers to the policy of allowing natural or organic processes to occur without external control or supervision.

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