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analogue

analogue is the alternative spelling of analog.

Noun

analogue (plural analogues)

  1. (countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.
  2. (countable) An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin.
    • See also: convergent evolution

Meaning of analog

Adjective

analog (not comparable)

  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).
    • an analog watch
  2. Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life.
    • an analog (paper) map
    Synonyms:
    material

See all 5 meanings of analog

Forms of analogue

pluralanalogues

Origin of analogue

Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -logue. See analog.

Words formed from analogue

Phrases with analogue

Questions about analogue

What does analogue mean?
Analogue means something that bears an analogy to something else.
What is analogue the alternative spelling of?
Analogue is the alternative spelling of analog.
What part of speech is analogue?
Analogue is a noun.
What is the plural of analogue?
The plural of analogue is analogues.

Words near analogue in the dictionary

  1. analogous pole
  2. analogous poles
  3. analogously
  4. analogousness
  5. analogs
  6. analogue
  7. analogue clock
  8. analogue clocks
  9. analogue computer
  10. analogue computers
  11. analogue hole

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