analog
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/ˈænəˌlɔɡ/
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/ˈænəlɒɡ/
comparable
Etymology
'analog' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analogos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' or 'again' and 'logos' meant 'word' or 'reason.'
'analogos' transformed into the Latin word 'analogus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'analog' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'proportionate' or 'corresponding,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'comparable' or 'non-digital.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing seen as comparable to another.
The human brain is often considered an analog to a computer.
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Adjective 1
relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position or voltage.
Analog signals are often used in audio equipment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35