Meaning
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).
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
First attested in the early 19th century; from French analogue, from Ancient Greek ἀνάλογος (análogos, “proportionate”), from ἀνά (aná, “up to”) + λόγος (lógos, “ratio”). Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -log.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
materialanalogueparallellinear
Antonyms
digitaldiscrete
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: