Having a resemblance in appearance or nature; alike though not identic, Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness, such as have their several angles respectively equal, each to each, and their sides about the equal angles proportional, noun_ That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc, The homeopathic principle of administering drugs. See similia, homeopathy A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease

In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given, As relating to each; particularly; as each belongs to each; as each refers to each in order, Singly in the order designated or mentioned