What is the meaning of the word "analogous"?

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  1. corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin copy to clipboard adjective
    • the wings of a bee and those of a hummingbird are analogous copy to clipboard
  2. similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar copy to clipboard adjective
    • brains and computers are often considered analogous copy to clipboard

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