Analog
//ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something that bears an analogy to something else. countable
- 2 something having the property of being analogous to something else wordnet
- 3 An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin. countable
"See also: convergent evolution"
- 4 A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.
Adjective
- 1 In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial). not-comparable
"an analog watch"
- 2 Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life. not-comparable
"an analog (paper) map"
Adjective
- 1 of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Which kind of watch do you prefer, digital or analog?"
Etymology
First attested in the early 19th century; from French analogue, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλογος (análogos, “proportionate”), from ἀνά (aná, “up to”) + λόγος (lógos, “ratio”). Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -log.
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