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analog

/ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/

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noun

Analogue, équivalent

Something that bears an analogy to something else

Examples :

""The student's drawing of the bird was a close analog to a photograph." "

Le dessin de l'oiseau de l'étudiant était un analogue proche d'une photographie.

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noun

Analogue

An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin

Examples :

"A bat's wing and an insect's wing are an example of an analog; both structures allow for flight but evolved independently. "

L'aile d'une chauve-souris et l'aile d'un insecte sont un exemple d'analogue ; les deux structures permettent le vol, mais ont évolué indépendamment.

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noun

Analogue

A structural derivative of a parent compound that often differs from it by a single element

Examples :

"This new pain medication is an analog of morphine, designed to provide similar relief but with fewer side effects. "

Ce nouveau médicament contre la douleur est un analogue de la morphine, conçu pour procurer un soulagement similaire, mais avec moins d'effets secondaires.

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adjective

Analogique

(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)

Examples :

"My grandfather prefers his analog watch because he likes seeing the smooth, continuous movement of the hands rather than just the digital numbers changing. "

Mon grand-père préfère sa montre analogique car il aime voir le mouvement fluide et continu des aiguilles plutôt que de simples chiffres numériques changeants.

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