Analogue
Part of Speech
Noun, Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈanəˌlôɡ/ (British English), /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/ (American English)
Definitions
Noun: A person or thing that is comparable to another in some way.
Adjective: Relating to or denoting a system or device that represents data using continuously variable physical quantities (as opposed to digital).
Usage Examples
- In electronics, an analogue clock shows time with a continuously moving hand.
- The analogue method of calculation involves using physical measurements, not digital inputs.
Etymology
The word 'analogue' comes from the Greek word 'analogos' meaning 'proportionate' or 'corresponding.' It has been used in English since the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Equivalent
- Counterpart
- Parallel
- Comparable
- Similar
Antonyms
- Digital
- Different
- Opposite
- Dissimilar
Translations in Major Global Languages
Language |
Translation |
Pronunciation |
Spanish | Análogo | /aˈnaɣo/ |
French | Analogue | /a.na.lɔɡ/ |
German | Analog | /aˈnaːlɔɡ/ |
Italian | Analogico | /aˈnaːlɔdʒiko/ |
Portuguese | Análogo | /aˈnaˈlogu/ |
Chinese (Simplified) | 模拟 | /mó nǐ/ |
Japanese | アナログ | /anaroɡu/ |
Korean | 아날로그 | /anallogeu/ |
Russian | Аналог | /ɐˈnaɫək/ |
Arabic | تناظري | /tanāẓurī/ |
Hindi | एनालॉग | /ˈenāːlɒɡ/ |
French | Analogue | /a.na.lɔɡ/ |
Swedish | Analog | /aˈnalɔɡ/ |
Dutch | Analoge | /ɑˈnaːloːɣə/ |
Polish | Analogowy | /a.na.lɔˈɡɔ.vɨ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In the UK, 'analogue' is often pronounced with a short 'a' sound /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/.
- In the US, the pronunciation may have a slight variation to /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/.
Historical Usage
The term 'analogue' has been primarily used in the context of mechanical devices that mimic physical phenomena. It gained popularity during the 20th century with the advent of early computing devices and technologies.
Cultural Nuances
In modern digital culture, the term 'analogue' often denotes older, less efficient technologies compared to digital alternatives. However, in music, 'analogue' gear is still highly prized for its warm, natural sound.