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| an·a·logue [ ánnə làwg ] |
noun (plural an·a·logues) |
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1. corresponding thing: a thing, idea, or institution that is similar to or has the same function as another
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2. biology equivalent but independent organ: a body part or organ that has an equivalent function to one in a different plant or animal but that evolved independently. The wings of birds, bats, and insects are analogues.
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3. food food substitute: a food or dish made to resemble another by the substitution of inferior ingredients
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4. Canada chemistry
Same as analog
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adjective |
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U.K. comput
Same as analog
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| [Early 19th century. Via French< Greek analogon (see analogous)] |
