analog-based
|an/a/log-based|
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/ˈænəˌlɔg beɪst/
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/ˈænəlɒɡ beɪst/
non-digital
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analog' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analogos,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'logos' meant 'ratio or word.'
Historical Evolution
'analog' changed from the Greek word 'analogos' and eventually became the modern English word 'analog.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'proportional or corresponding,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-digital or continuous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity, such as spatial position or voltage.
The analog-based system was preferred for its smooth signal processing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 15:59