analogue

noun
UK: /ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ/
US: /ˈæn.ə.lɑːɡ/

  1. Something that is similar to something else and can be used to represent it.

    1. A clock is an analogue of the sun's daily path. [ ] [ ]
    2. The relationship between the heart and a pump is often used as an analogue to explain its function. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing seen as comparable to another.

    1. The website is an analogue of a printed magazine, but online. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her rise to fame is a close analogue to that of several other young singers in the industry. [ ] [ ]

  3. A substance that is similar in structure to another substance.

    1. This drug is an analogue of a naturally occurring compound. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers are studying synthetic analogues of vitamins to understand their effects on the body. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

similarity equivalent correspondence resemblance parallel
analogue adjective

  1. Relating to signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as voltage or current.

    1. This is an analogue device, not a digital one. [ ] [ ]
    2. Analogue watches display time using hands that move around a dial rather than showing numbers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "analogue" in English means: Something that is similar to something else and can be used to represent it., A person or thing seen as comparable to another., A substance that is similar in structure to another substance..

The phonetic transcription of "analogue" is /ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ/ in British English and /ˈæn.ə.lɑːɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "analogue": similarity, equivalent, correspondence, resemblance, parallel.

Example usage of "analogue": "A clock is an analogue of the sun's daily path.". More examples on the page.