analogue
nounEtymology Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -logue. See analog.
1
Something that bears an analogy to something else.
2
Biology, Natural sciences An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin.
- See also: convergent evolution
3
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Alternative Alternative spelling of analog (“A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.”)