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analogue

 

[ หˆรฆn.ษ™.lษ’ษก ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

similar thing

An analogue is a person or thing that is comparable to another in significant respects. In various fields such as science and engineering, it refers to a system or device that has a counterpart with similar functions or properties in another domain.

Synonyms

comparable, counterpart, equivalent

Examples of usage

  • The heart is often considered an analogue to a pump.
  • The analogue clock is an alternative to digital clocks.
  • Historians often find analogues between past events and current situations.
Context #2 | Adjective

similar nature

Relating to or using signals or data that are not digital but rather continuous in nature. Analogue systems or signals represent information in a physical form rather than as numbers.

Synonyms

continuous, non-digital, physical

Examples of usage

  • Analogue signals are often prone to interference.
  • She prefers analogue photography over digital.
  • The analogue system used in old radios can provide a richer sound.

Translations

Translations of the word "analogue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น analรณgico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเคพเคฒเฅ‰เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช analog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ analogi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ analog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใƒญใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท analogique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anรกlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท analog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚ ๋กœ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุธุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ analogovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ analรณgovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจกๆ‹Ÿ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ analogni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ analรณgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะปะพะณั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ analoji

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anรกlogo

Etymology

The word 'analogue' dates back to the early 19th century, originating from the Latin term 'analogus', which means 'proportionate' or 'pertaining to analogy'. It comes from the Greek word 'analogia', meaning 'proportion' or 'relation', formed by 'ana' meaning 'against' or 'back' and 'logos' meaning 'ratio' or 'reason'. Initially used in mathematical contexts, the term evolved to encompass various fields, including linguistics and technology. In particular, the rise of analogue technology, such as radios and clocks, in the mid-20th century solidified its usage. In contemporary discussions about technology, 'analogue' is often contrasted with 'digital', marking a significant transition in how we perceive and interact with devices and information.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,071, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.