Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Analogous”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Analogous
Analogous is the singular noun form. Analogouses is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Similar in some important way, even though the things themselves are different. Two things that work the same way or have the same role but come from different sources.
Why is the Plural of Analogous “analogouses”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Analogous
Words ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh add -es to form the plural. Example: analogous → analogouses
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Analogous
Just add -s to “analogous” to make “analogouses”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners sometimes stress the first syllable (AN-uh-luh-gus) or say four distinct syllables. Keep it to three: uh-NAL-uh-gus..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Analogous
See analogous and analogouses used in real sentences side by side.
- The human brain is analogous to a complex computer system in many ways. C1
- The structure of a cell is analogous to that of a small city with different functional areas. C1
- Her situation is analogous to that of other entrepreneurs who faced similar challenges. C1
How to Pronounce Analogous and Analogouses
Stress the second syllable: uh-NAL-uh-gus. The stress falls on 'NAL'. Say it as three syllables: an-AL-o-gus.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Analogous
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Analogous
From Greek 'analogos' (proportional, according to ratio). 'Ana-' (back, according to) + 'logos' (ratio, word). Originally meant 'in proportion'. Used in logic and science to describe proportional relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Analogous
What is the plural of “analogous”?
The plural of “analogous” is “analogouses”.
Is “analogouses” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.