homologous

adjective6

1. •
   Showing a degree of correspondence or similarity.
2. •
   In corresponding proportion.

   • Of equiangle triangles, the sides that are about equall angles are proportionall, and the sides that subtend the equall angles are homologous. — 1655
3. •
   Corresponding to a similar structure in another life form with a common evolutionary origin.

   • Flippers and hands are homologous structures.
4. •
   Belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds that differ only by the addition of a CH₂ group.
5. •
   Having the same morphology as another chromosome or locus; relating to a homologue.
6. •
   Playing the same role as seen in another culture, whether by historical connection, psychological archetype, convergent cultural evolution, or otherwise (as may be hypothesized but not known with certainty by current science), as for example with the cryptozoologic concepts of yeti and sasquatch, the use of polite and familiar pronouns, or other similarities.