The Opposite(Antonym) of “analogous”
The antonyms of analogous are different, dissimilar, and unrelated. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of analogous, which means having similarities or comparable qualities.
Explore all Antonyms of “analogous”
Definitions and Examples of different, dissimilar, unrelated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Example
The two paintings are completely different in style and technique.
Not alike; different in character, nature, or quality.
Example
Although they are siblings, their personalities are dissimilar.
Having no connection or association with something else; not related.
Example
The topic of the lecture was unrelated to my field of study.
Key Differences: different vs dissimilar vs unrelated
- 1Different is a general term that describes things that are not the same.
- 2Dissimilar is a more specific term that describes things that are different in character, nature, or quality.
- 3Unrelated is a relational term that describes things that have no connection or association with each other.
Effective Usage of different, dissimilar, unrelated
- 1Comparing Things: Use different and dissimilar to compare things that are not alike.
- 2Clarifying Relationships: Use unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or association with each other.
- 3Describing Differences: Use these antonyms to describe differences between things or concepts.
Remember this!
The antonyms of analogous are different, dissimilar, and unrelated. Use different and dissimilar to compare things that are not alike, unrelated to clarify that two things have no connection or association with each other, and these antonyms to describe differences between things or concepts.
