analog

analogico

Che usa segnali o misure che cambiano in modo continuo, anziché valori separati.

In inglese semplice: Using signals or measurements that change smoothly, rather than separate numbers.

• The watch has an analog display.
• This device converts analog signals into numbers.
• We listened to an old analog recording.

Sinonimi: analogue

Contrari: digital

Espressioni comuni: analog signal, analog clock, analog recording

non digitale

Che usa oggetti materiali o esperienze dirette al posto di computer o internet.

In inglese semplice: Using physical objects or real experiences instead of computers or the internet.

• I prefer an analog notebook.
• An analog map works without a battery.
• They want more analog experiences away from their screens.

Sinonimi: analogue, non-digital

Contrari: digital

Espressioni comuni: analog life, analog notebook, analog tools

analogo, equivalente

Qualcosa di simile a un’altra cosa, soprattutto per la funzione che svolge.

In inglese semplice: Something similar to another thing, especially in what it does.

• This device is an analog of the human eye.
• The old system has a modern analog.
• Scientists found a natural analog of the chemical.

Come si usa: analog of something (The machine is an analog of a living cell.)

Sinonimi: analogue, counterpart, equivalent

Espressioni comuni: analog of something, natural analog, modern analog

organo analogo

Parte del corpo che svolge la stessa funzione di un’altra, ma ha un’origine evolutiva diversa.

In inglese semplice: A body part that does the same job as another but developed from a different biological origin.

• An insect wing is an analog of a bird wing.
• These organs are functional analogs.
• The structure has an analog in another species.

Come si usa: analog of something (A bird wing is an analog of an insect wing.)

Sinonimi: analogue

Espressioni comuni: functional analog, analog of something