analog

noun

(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.

(countable, biology) An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin.

(chemistry) A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.

adjective

Not relating to, or pre-dating, digital technology such as computers and the Internet; relating to real life.

(of a device or system) In which the value of a data item (such as time) is represented by a continuous(ly) variable physical quantity that can be measured (such as the shadow of a sundial).

Roots

anaana- · Greek · up, back logos-log · Greek · ratio, proportion

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Where does analog come from?

The word analog breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ana-, from Greek ana (“up, back”); and -log, from Greek logos (“ratio, proportion”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.