analogously.

In a way that corresponds to another case through a relevant similarity.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• reason analogously
• function analogously

On the page

The second mechanism functioned analogously, although its components were different.

The essay reasoned analogously from the earlier case while identifying the differences that limited the comparison.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb; no plural or tense forms. Compare degree only where the particular use naturally permits it. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: comparison. Disciplines: academic writing, research, argumentation. Commonness: moderately common.