Analogue vs. Analogous

Analogueadjective

alternative form of analog

Analoguenoun

alternative form of analog

Analoguenoun

That which is analogous to, or corresponds with, some other thing.

Analoguenoun

A word in one language corresponding with one in another; an analogous term; as, the Latin "pater" is the analogue of the English "father."

Analoguenoun

An organ which is equivalent in its functions to a different organ in another species or group, or even in the same group; as, the gill of a fish is the analogue of a lung in a quadruped, although the two are not of like structural relations.

Analoguenoun

something having the property of being analogous to something else

Analogueadjective

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

Analogueadjective

relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.

Analogueadjective

(of a clock or watch) showing the time by means of hands or a pointer rather than displayed digits.

Analogueadjective

not involving or relating to the use of computer technology, as a contrast to a digital counterpart

Analoguenoun

a person or thing seen as comparable to another

Analoguenoun

a compound with a molecular structure closely similar to that of another

Analogousadjective

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion (often followed by "to".)

Analogousadjective

(biology) Functionally similar, but arising through convergent evolution rather than being homologous.

Analogousadjective

Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; - often followed by to.

Analogousadjective

similar or correspondent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar;

Analogousadjective

corresponding in function but not in evolutionary origin;