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homologous

English

  1. 🔊 corresponding or similar in position or structure or function or characteristics
    “a homologous tissue graft”
  2. 🔊 having the same evolutionary origin but not necessarily the same function
    “the wing of a bat and the arm of a man are homologous”

Similar words

analogous answering approximate approximating approximative close coequal comparable complemental complementary correspondent corresponding equipollent equivalent like near proximate reciprocal reciprocative relatable similar tantamount