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analog

ana·log

UK/ˈænəˌlɒɡ/ US/ˈanəlɔɡ/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input

  • “analogue device”
  • “linear amplifier”
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noun

1.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • analog circuit
  • analog clock
  • analog computer
  • analog hole
  • analog horror
  • analog meter
  • analog signal
  • analog stick

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